Exploring Metro Nashville police lawsuits and settlements
Episode description
The MNPD has faced lawsuits both internally and externally regarding sexual assault and harassment, police brutality and more. The city caps any settlements at $300,000, and recently more folks have been awarded that amount or close to it. Why? And why does that cap exist in the first place? What makes someone more likely to receive the full amount? We’ll dive into this with local lawyers and individuals who have brought claims against MNPD.
First, Paige Pfleger joins us to discuss her coverage of Citlaly Gomez’s lawsuit against MNPD.
Guests:
Naya Abbey, claimant in a MNPD false arrest suit
Greta McClain, former MNPD officer and founder of Silent No Longer
Kyle Mothershead, civil rights attorney
Jill Fitcheard, executive director of the Community Oversight Board
This episode was produced by Elizabeth Burton.