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‘Live PD’ Arrest Leads to $2.5 Million Payout for Civil Rights Violations
Williamson County, Tex., agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle a civil rights lawsuit over an arrest filmed for the A&E series "Live PD."
A Texas county agreed on Tuesday to pay $2.5 million to settle allegations that a SWAT team arrest was staged for the benefit of the A&E reality show “ Live PD.” The incident, which was initially uncovered by KVUE, was one of a series of abuses stemming from the county sheriff’s relationship with “Live PD.” In March 2019, Javier Ambler died after a pursuit, when deputies repeatedly hit him with a Taser as he told them he could not breathe and had a heart condition. Williamson County sought to cancel its contract with “Live PD” in August 2019, following complaints about its effects on law enforcement, and amid fears that the show would lead to higher insurance premiums.
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