Supreme Courtroom says wrongful death lawsuit towards Dallas officers can go forward

DALLAS - The excessive court will allow a wrongful demise lawsuit to proceed towards the city of Dallas and four law enforcement officials.

The family of a man who died in police custody in 2016 sued.

Tony Timpa called police for help as he had a drug and psychological health disaster.

The town fought against releasing body digicam video and whit it did come out it was apparent why. It showed the officers mocking the dying man.

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One had his knee on Timpa’s back and neck for nearly quarter-hour and the medical examiner stated that contributed to his demise.

Town of Dallas argued the officers are legally protected from lawsuits.

The Supreme Courtroom upheld a federal appeals court docket’s ruling that will enable the case to proceed.

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"The choice implies that the case can proceed to trial and that there might be no more delays from any appellate courtroom. Also, the decision signifies that the Fifth Circuit did it proper that their ruling concerning lethal pressure would be the legislation of the land not less than in Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana for as long as we all know," said Geoff Henley, an legal professional for Timpa’s family.

Those are the states covered by the Fifth Circuit Courtroom of Appeals ruling permitting the suit to continue.

Three years ago, the Dallas district lawyer dropped legal fees against three of the officers.             

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