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Criminal

May 19, 2006

Jury Rejects Claim Against Ex-Officer

SAN FRANCISCO - A unanimous federal jury on Wednesday rejected a claim for damages against former San Francisco police officer Alex Fagan Jr. that accused him and another officer of using excessive force during an arrest.

By Dennis J. Opatrny
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      SAN FRANCISCO - A unanimous federal jury on Wednesday rejected a claim for damages against former San Francisco police officer Alex Fagan Jr. that accused him and another officer of using excessive force during an arrest.
      It was the second court setback for plaintiff James Washburn, who on April 24 had his claim against the cit...

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