$40 Million Federal Lawsuit Filed Against U.S. Police in Ferguson

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Five people arrested during mass protests in Ferguson in the American state of Missouri that started after U.S. police shot dead an 18-year-old unarmed black teenager, Michael Brown, have filed a $40 million lawsuit, as CNN reported on Friday.

They have accused the U.S. police of using excessive force and violating their rights. The suit also includes accusations of assaults, battery and intentionally causing emotional distress during arrests that happened on August 11-13.

According to media reports, U.S. policemen were using armored vehicles, high-technology weaponry and stun grenades at the protests.

Moreover, a study conducted by the American Civil Liberties Union said U.S. citizens are widely concerned with the extensive militarization of the country’s police, stating that policemen often dangerously overreact to routine situations, resulting in death and injuries to members of the community.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team