Staff Reports
An elderly Denver woman struck gold after a tumultuous run-in with law enforcement went awry. This resilient Coloradan took legal action against the authorities who recklessly barged into her humble abode in 2022. The SWAT team’s unjust intrusion left her utterly shaken and rightfully stirred up about the whole ordeal.
Fast forward to today, and this feisty senior citizen is now looking at a hefty $3.76 million windfall after a jury sided in her favor. It’s about time justice prevailed in this case that highlights the rampant police misconduct and abuse of power that can sometimes occur. And let’s be honest, folks, we can all agree that those boys in blue need a little reminder about respecting our constitutional rights.
Elderly Denver Woman awarded a $3.76 Million settlement;
After SWAT Team used Inaccurate Location DATA from a “Find my Phone” app ping to Raid Her home.— Bonzana (@BigChuc82197870) March 7, 2024
Picture this: a 78-year-old lady, just out of the shower minding her own business, only to be confronted by a swarm of wannabe commandos descending on her property. It’s like a bad Hollywood script, but sadly, it was all too real for this retired postal worker. The SWAT team mistook her cozy home for a stolen truck hideout because of some glitchy phone app, for crying out loud! It’s more like a Keystone Cops episode than a professional police operation.
Thanks to a specific Colorado state law that allowed this gutsy grandma to take legal action against the overeager officers, she’s getting the justice she deserves. And kudos to the ACLU for stepping in to help fight the good fight. But before we pop the champagne, let’s not forget that taxpayers are the ones left holding the bag for this mess. And to add insult to injury, those officers are still on the payroll, facing zero consequences for their blunder.
It’s high time we hold law enforcement to a higher standard and demand accountability when they mess up this bad. This isn’t an isolated incident, folks. It’s a symptom of a system that needs a serious overhaul. Kudos to this brave lady for standing her ground and winning this battle against injustice. Here’s hoping this story serves as a wake-up call for cops across the nation to shape up and fly right.
