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Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested during 'Cop City' protest files lawsuit against city
The Brief Graham Evatt, arrested during a 2023 protest over Atlanta's Public Safety Training Center, has filed a federal lawsuit claiming wrongful arrest. The protest began peacefully at Underground Atlanta but turned violent, leading to Evatt's arrest on felony charges including arson and domestic terrorism; he was never indicted. Evatt is seeking unspecified damages, while the City of Atlanta is asking a judge to dismiss the case, arguing the arrest was lawful. ATLANTA - A Decatur man arrested during a 2023 protest against the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, which is known as "Cop City," has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming his rights were violated during and after the demonstration. The protest began peacefully at Underground Atlanta, where demonstrators gathered to call for an independent investigation into the death of activist Manuel Teran, who was fatally shot by a state trooper. PREVIOUS STORY: Downtown Atlanta Riots: Police release names, photos, charges of six arrested Graham Evatt was arrested when the protest turned violent. According to the lawsuit filed in federal court, he spent five days in jail and faced multiple felony charges, including arson and domestic terrorism. He was never indicted. RELATED: Atlanta Riots: 4 of 6 suspects arrested denied bond Click to open this PDF in a new window. Evatt is seeking unspecified damages in the complaint. The City of Atlanta has asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that Evatt was lawfully arrested.
Chicago Tribune
20-02-2025
- Chicago Tribune
James Keegan to resign in March after more than a decade as St. Charles police chief
St. Charles Police Chief James Keegan will be stepping down as chief on March 19, according to a press release from the city on Thursday. St. Charles Deputy Police Chief Eric Majewski will serve as interim chief while the St. Charles Police Department searches for Keegan's replacement. Keegan has been on a personal leave of absence since Nov. 6, 2024, the news release said. The city declined to comment on the reason for Keegan's resignation. He has worked as chief of the department since 2014, coming to St. Charles from the police department in Streamwood, according to the release. During his time as police chief in St. Charles, the department led an investigation into a human trafficking ring on the near west side of the city, the news release said. According to past reporting, officials believed it was connected to related enterprises in Chicago, Aurora, Elgin, South Elgin, Hanover Park and an unincorporated area near Palatine. Five people were arrested and charged with multiple felonies in connection with the investigation in July 2023. Also during Keegan's tenure in St. Charles, a new police station was built, and a new Public Safety Training Center opened that serves 35 Chicago-area police departments, according to the release. 'We respect Chief Keegan's decision to resign and greatly appreciate the notable list of accomplishments the St. Charles Police Department achieved under his leadership,' said St. Charles Mayor Lora Vitek in the release. 'Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to public service. He developed an outstanding staff in our police department and we are confident Deputy Chief Majewski will successfully uphold the department's tradition of providing community-oriented public safety while we search for a new chief of police.'
