Denver City Council Approves $1.2 Million Settlement in Excessive Force Lawsuit
“Denver City Council on Monday approved a $1.2 million settlement for an excessive force lawsuit involving three Denver police officers. Malow Mayek sued the city last year, saying officers violated his civil rights when they used a baton and Taser on him in 2018. The incident happened when officers were,” reports Angela Case in 9 News.
“This prompted a search for the suspect, identified as Mayek. According to the affidavit, one of the officers, Sgt. Joseph Rodarte, learned through talking with witnesses that Mayek was having a manic episode. Rodarte later saw Mayek on South Jason Street and got out of his car. When Mayek approached Rodarte and another officer.”