Los Angeles County has agreed to pay $3.8 million to Cellin Gluck, a filmmaker injured during a George Floyd protest in 2020. Gluck was struck in the face by a rubber bullet fired by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputies while attending a peaceful protest. The incident left him with severe facial injuries, requiring multiple surgeries for repair.
The protest was part of a nationwide movement following the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody in Minneapolis. Gluck’s legal team argued that the use of force was excessive and unnecessary, given the peaceful nature of the protest. The settlement was reached to compensate for the physical and emotional trauma Gluck endured.
This case is part of a broader scrutiny of law enforcement’s response to protests across the United States. In recent years, there have been numerous reports and legal actions regarding the use of rubber bullets and other crowd-control measures during demonstrations. The settlement highlights ongoing concerns about police tactics and accountability.
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