US Edition3 Passengers in Crawford Traffic Stop File Lawsuit Against Omaha Police
Lawsuit claims Omaha police violated constitutional rights during a traffic stop involving legal firearms and alleges discriminatory practices and excessive force by officers.
- On Monday, a federal lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Nebraska by Qasim Shabazz and two passengers against Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer and more than a dozen officers.
- Omaha police officers Mason Gregurich and James Valencia stopped Terence 'Bud' Crawford's vehicle at 12th and Capitol streets on Sept. 28 after a victory parade, citing reckless driving and speeding.
- Qasim Shabazz says he informed officers he had a legal firearm, and three seconds later Officer Mason Gregurich spotted a gun on the floorboard near Crawford, drew weapons, and all four occupants exited without incident.
- The lawsuit alleges Fourth Amendment and Nebraska civil-rights violations, seeking damages for injuries, while Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer says officers followed policy and disputes handcuffing claims; the city attorney's office was asked for comment.
- The stop drew social media attention locally as Terence 'Bud' Crawford, world boxing champion, was not a plaintiff and pleaded not guilty to careless driving last week; plaintiffs allege discriminatory traffic-stop practices against Black people.
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Crawford security head files suit after traffic stop
The security head for world boxing champion Terence Crawford and two other people filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Omaha's police chief and more than a dozen officers for their conduct in a September traffic stop after a parade was held in the city.
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Passengers in boxing champion Terence Crawford's vehicle allege rights violated during traffic stop
The head of security for world boxing champion Terence Crawford and two other people filed a federal lawsuit against Omaha’s police chief and more than a dozen officers for their conduct during a September traffic stop.
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