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A `guilty' city doles out $1.5 mil. to MOVE.

Authors :
Egyir, William
Source :
New York Amsterdam News. 6/29/96, Vol. 87 Issue 26, p4. 2p.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Reports that a Philadelphia jury has decided on a guilty verdict and a fine of $1.5 million against the city and two municipal officers for excessive use of force in ending a standoff between police and the radical group MOVE. Death of 11 members including five children; Constitutional protection against unreasonable search and seizure following the dropping of a bomb from a helicopter.

Subjects

Subjects :
*POLICE
*VOTING

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10591818
Volume :
87
Issue :
26
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Amsterdam News
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
9607250332