U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Jan. 28, 2009
U.S. Supreme Court Reinforces Immunity for Prosecutors in L.A. Case
Former Los Angeles County District Attorney John Van de Kamp can claim absolute immunity in a civil rights lawsuit for claims stemming from a full range of his administrative duties during his time in charge, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday.
Daily Journal Staff Writer WASHINGTON - Former Los Angeles County District Attorney John Van de Kamp can claim absolute immunity in a civil rights lawsuit for claims stemming from a full range of his administrative duties during his time in charge, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday. In doing so, the justices reversed a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision allowing the lawsuit to proceed against Van de Kamp, distr...
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