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Lawsuit filed against Las Vegas city marshals for alleged 'abuse of authority'

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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A federal lawsuit filed against the City of Las Vegas and two city marshals accuses them of "exceeding their law enforcement jurisdiction" and "infringing on the rights" of people, according to a complaint filed in U.S. District Court Thursday. The suit filed by attorney Adam Breeden, on behalf of Derek Myers, accuses the "renegade city marshals" of conducting illegal traffic stops, searches, and arrests on property where the…

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Lawsuit filed against Las Vegas city marshals for alleged 'abuse of authority'

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