Protestors say they were corralled and tear-gassed by police during a 2020 protest in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. — A use-of-force lawsuit against the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is likely heading to trial.
A judge decided on Thursday not to grant the city’s motion to dismiss it.
Protestors say they were corralled and tear-gassed by police during a 2020 protest in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.
Last month, both sides were in court asking for a ruling in their favor.
A jury will decide if police used illegal force. A trial date is set for early November unless both parties don’t settle before then.
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