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Only one case gets the title as the craziest case of the year. Yep: these are the worst of the worst.

061: A Stunning Situation

Posted April 21, 2021March 15, 2021 in Categories 2003, Death, Dismissed, Family, Government, Police, Technology, Winner3 Comments

Stella Case No. 061, Originally Published: 30 July 2003

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Tags California, Civil rights, Federal, Police shooting, Taser

003: “NIED” Given Dose of Common Sense

Posted December 10, 2020June 24, 2020 in Categories 2002, Appealed, Death, Dismissed, Medical, Winner4 Comments

Stella Case No. 003, Originally Published: 18 September 2002

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Tags California, Emotional distress

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