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Civil Rights

Jun. 20, 2002

Settlement in Fatal Domestic Abuse Suit

SAN FRANCISCO - Sonoma County agreed Tuesday to pay $1 million to settle federal civil rights claims by the estate of Maria Teresa Macias. The move brought an abrupt end to a closely watched trial over how police agencies handle domestic violence calls. Macias v. Ihde, C96-3658SI.

By John Roemer
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SAN FRANCISCO - Sonoma County agreed Tuesday to pay $1 million to settle federal civil rights claims by the estate of Maria Teresa Macias.
        The move brought an abrupt end to a closely watched trial over how police agencies handle domestic violence calls...

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