We are all responsible for condemning this destructive and illegal campaign.
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“Casey Goodson Jr. should be alive today. No dollar amount can bring him back, but this settlement sends the message that cities and counties will be held accountable for the egregious actions of their law enforcement.” - Sarah Gelsomino, FG+G Partner
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“What’s important is Isaiah lived to see himself declared wrongfully imprisoned. It’s tragic that he died before he was able to see this through to the end, and it was important to us to continue that legacy not just for him but for his wife.” - Sarah Gelsomino, FG+G Partner
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“Domonique Roberts acted in self-defense to save his own life. He shouldn’t be punished for protecting himself while being attacked by someone with a history of violence, and the jury agreed.” - Marcus Sidoti, FG+G Partner
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Akron Agrees to $747,000 Settlement in Response to Police Actions During Peaceful Protests
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Corrections officers subjected Alex to unjust excessive force, resulting in his death
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Settlement includes policy reform to protect future protesters
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Settlement comes after powerful U.S. Court of Appeals decision in Mr. Lamb’s favor
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Toledo Agrees to Pay $400,000 to Protesters Injured by Police Actions
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Prison employees’ abuse and neglect led to Mr. McVay’s untimely death
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Officer Keith Abel, who shot James England in 2015, was not disciplined by CPD, but the City nonetheless settled the case just weeks before trial, awarding $300,000 in damages.
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FG+G partner Al Gerhardstein has long been a supporter of pregnancy and abortion rights, and recently authored an op-ed that discusses why women—not the government—need to be trusted to make these decisions.
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After reviewing an amicus brief authored by FG+G attorney Caroline Hyatt, the Supreme Court of Ohio rules that sheriff’s deputy Dustin Hilderbrand is not entitled to immunity in a K-9 dog bite case that occurred when he was off duty.
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FG+G founding partner Terry Gilbert and former client Kwame Ajamu recently spoke with Jason Flom on the Lava for Good podcast, offering candid insight on wrongful imprisonment as they recounted Kwame’s story.
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Charles Jackson spent 27 years in prison for a murder he did not commit and cannot pursue charges against a prosecutor who redacted key evidence from his investigative file.
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Queer Intentions host Stephanie Kaiser and FG+G partner Al Gerhardstein discuss marriage equality and how a 2013 case prompted Gerhardstein to get involved in the cause.
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In the wake of Tyre Nichols’ beating that led to his tragic death, FG+G founding partner Terry Gilbert discusses why police departments are not the sole contributing factor to the pattern of aggressive police tactics.
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Friedman, Gilbert + Gerhardstein ranks First-Tier in three practice areas
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The family of Luke Stewart wins wrongful death lawsuit against Euclid Police Officer Matthew Rhodes, five years after fatal shooting.
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Family grieves the inhumane murder of Carly Capek and demands accountability from the Cleveland Police Department for their delayed response to the scene.
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