[Labyrinthos]

According to the Plaintiff's lawyer, the deputy sheriff who arrested Ms. Genovese allegedly said that he wanted to make an example of her for other "right wingers." Her lawyer also said, "Ms. Genovese was subjected to a level of abuse because they did not share the same political views as she did and saw this as an excuse to deny her even the most basic civil rights."

I note that Long Island Newsday (http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/nancy-geovese-of-east-quogue-labeled-terrorist-awarded-1-1m-in-damages-1.9706586) and other newspapers have conveniently omitted from their report of the jury verdict the part about her being targeted by the police because of her right wing views. Newsday did, however, point out that at the timne of her arret she had a shotgun, "assault rifle," and hundreds of rounds of ammo in her car.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Too bad the money will come from tax payers and not the prick in uniform.

[GrandJediMasterYoda]

"What they took from this woman cannot be measured in money," said prominent Long Island civil rights attorney Frederick Brewington.

Then why accept $1 million?

[PeteB570]

I carry more than that when I’m taking a trip to the range.

Was it illegal in her state at the time to have that in her car?

[GrandJediMasterYoda]

I find it extremely hard to believe that the National guard and cops would “target her because of her right wing views” or “make an example of her for other right wingers”. I live on Long Island and know a lot of a cops and friends in the military and not one of them are leftist. Something don’t jibe with this story.

[eyeamok]

The money should be paid by the Cop, but since it won’t and Taxpayers are on the hook, I propose a new Federal Law:

All Public Servants and Public Employees found Liable in any way for Violating the Civil Rights of another Human Being, shall be Prohibited from Using, Owning, Possessing, or having access to ANY Firearm or Ammunition.

Game Over

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

For future reference, the military has a lot of Public Affairs Officers, who usually sit on their hands much of the day, so are more than happy to attend photo shoots. This saves a lot of heartburn, and turns what could be a suspicious event into a cheery one. They also give PAOs lots of handouts and other goodies to offer those they deal with.

[dennisw]

She should get $10,000 at this most. Our legal system is so effed where vile people like her get huge paydays.

Guys have been unjustly tossed in prison for years. Their compensation is more on the order of $100-$1,000 per day

[FlingWingFlyer]

It sounds like this so called sheriff’s deputy has a problem with Americans. I wonder where the ___hole is from originally.

[Popman]

Genovese, 58, of East Quogue, was jailed for four days before posting $50,000 bail. The charge, on a misdemeanor count of criminal trespass, was dismissed in November 2009.

During her time in the Suffolk County jail, Brewington claimed Genovese was subjected to humiliation and was strip searched.

Four days in jail for a misdemeanor count for taking a picture of a helicopter...?

I remember reading about this when it happened...

Glad she got the money to send a message to these JBT's...