Holy Shit - this is huge -Police officers sue Donald Trump for injuries resulting from Capitol riot

[malaise]

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/mar/31/police-officers-sue-donald-trump-injuries-capitol-riot

Two US Capitol Police officers have filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, accusing him of inciting the deadly 6 January insurrection and saying he was responsible for physical and emotional injuries they suffered as a result.

James Blassingame, a 17-year veteran of the force, and Sidney Hemby, an 11-year veteran, filed the lawsuit on Tuesday in US district court for the District of Columbia seeking damages of at least $75,000 each.

“This is a complaint for damages by US Capitol Police officers for physical and emotional injuries caused by the defendant Donald Trump’s wrongful conduct inciting a riot on January 6, 2021, by his followers trying to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election,” the lawsuit said.

Trump has denied responsibility for the rioting, which left five people dead, including a police officer. His office did not immediately return a call for comment on the lawsuit.

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[PortTack]

1. Ha..now an even 30 cases against the disposed idiot king

[LetMyPeopleVote]

2. This will be a fun lawsuit to watch

[sheshe2]

3. What Whoa.

Now I guess we will see if 'blue lives' really matter to trump. As if.

[slumcamper]

14. Yeah...my post #11 is negated by this. Seems there is a broader strategy underway.

The 75 grand ("piss in a bucket&quot creates legal leverage for further prosecution.

DUH...I'm embarrassed that I reacted to "face value" without thinking deeper. But that's why I hang here--my comrades are real thinkers and offer a variety of angles on any issue.

Thanks!

[sheshe2]

15. ...

[James48]

18. He's not being sued for $75 grand.

He is being sued for MORE than $75k.

That simply means it is not intended to be a small claim- it is intended to be a large claim that will be able to access certain courts and claims procedures. A Jury can award whatever they determine is the correct award- whether that amount is $75k or $75 million.

[demtenjeep]

4. yes

this is great!

[marble falls]

5. Hit him high, hit him low - none stop.

[keithbvadu2]

6. Where does the kissing and hugging happen?

Where does the kissing and hugging happen?

[malaise]

8. I'll be watching this one to find out

[lindysalsagal]

7. gonna be hard for the donald to smear them...they don't have ovaries....

[theneworiginal]

9. This will get Mr Treason on record in a depo

Very important questions will be asked to him under oath. This can be used against him in a criminal case. The Don won’t be able to shut his pie hole and could put himself in legal jeopardy.

This IS a big deal.

[malaise]

10. A Bif Effin' Deal

[slumcamper]

12. Hmmm...now this makes sense!

[slumcamper]

11. Waste. Piss in a bucket. Should go for MILLIONS. WTF is wrong w/attorneys? BURY the fucker.

[NoMoreRepugs]

13. More to follow. Being an AssHat has consequences it seems.

[Traildogbob]

16. Remember

Romney putting Trump in the crosshairs of blame. And McTurtle after the failed impeachment. He specifically said Trump can face prosecution after he is out of office, in a then useless, but fiery speech. All evidence for those cop’s case.

[Amaryllis]

17. $75,000 is nothing for what they went through. Need a couple more zeros after that figure.

[LymphocyteLover]

19. Go go go go go go!!! Justice is coming!

[tclambert]

20. How will Trump find money to settle this lawsuit?

He had to close up the Trump Foundation.

[jmowreader]

21. His marks will give it to him