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When is Pointing a Gun at Someone Excessive Force?

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Baird v. Renbarger, No. 08-2436 (CA7) (denying qualified immunity to police officer who pointed submachgine gun at citizens who posed no threat to officers) provides an outstanding discussion of excessive force within the context of pointing a gun at civilians who poses no threat to the officer. Check it out.

Full post as published by Crime & Federalism on August 03, 2009 (boomark / email).

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