Thanks for the heads up. The case moves forward, discovery will occur. Spokesman Swanton is off the hook.
The court does not call the “cookie cutter treatment” (well beyond the day or two following arrest) a “pattern.” Seems a “pattern” can only develop over time, when applied to totally unrelated parties.
And too, extended detention is also excused because the accused were not deprived of counsel, access to court, speedy trial rights (what a joke that one is), or the right to file habeas corpus motions. This judge does suggest that plaintiffs might get some traction here, but doing so requires “meaningful discussion.”
Mixed bag. Plaintiffs know how to appeal, and I think, having brought this along this far (how many years has it been?), who knows how determined or how tired they are.
This judge also notes that none of the plaintiffs brought a defamation claim, even though many note their reputations were harmed.
Thanks for your opinion!