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Local Woman to get $65K from KCPD after suing over alleged assault by officer who killed 3 people
Dec. 30, 2024
“(Newton) is still employed there, so sadly it’s another example of KCPD failing to impose any type of significant sanctions against their own employees who act outside the law, in our opinion,” Picerno said.
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Dec. 27, 2024
Excessive force in police encounters is a serious and contentious issue. The use of force by law enforcement is meant to be a controlled response to a perceived threat or an attempt to apprehend a suspect.
Read MoreDec. 19, 2024
“I think its important any time a lawsuit is settled with law enforcement. Somebody has to police the police and apparently its not KCPD who is going to police their own employees,” Picerno said.
Read MoreDec. 17, 2024
“My client is still living under a cloud of suspicion,” Picerno said. “The general public believes he is responsible for their deaths, and that’s simply not true. I knew it initially and... I think prosecutors know that as well and so it’s kind of frustrating that they won’t come out publicly and state that.”
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Dec. 7, 2024
At JP Law, I understand how challenging probation can feel for many individuals here in Kansas City, Missouri. As a criminal defense attorney, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is to approach the probation period with a clear strategy and steady focus.
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Nov. 15, 2024
White-collar crime is a term that refers to non-violent, financially motivated offenses, often committed by professionals or businesspeople. These crimes can include fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, money laundering, and other forms of deceitful practices.
Read MoreSept. 13, 2024
'I can say with confidence that my client will not be charged in that regard. My client will not be charged in any manner with having to do with the untimely death of his friends,' Picerno revealed.
Read MoreAug. 14, 2024
Picerno said Newton had no idea who was in the van and put people at risk when he opened fire. “I think that’s the biggest concern that the family has here, is that that did not have to happen that way,” Picerno said. “There were other alternatives.”
Read MoreJuly 10, 2024
It says the victims presented no threat to Newton and that the officer “used an unreasonable amount of force because using deadly force was not necessary under the circumstances.”
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