Reader: I’m fine with the city paying millions for excessive-force lawsuits

Our post about a $5 million lawsuit filed against the City of Denver after a deputy slammed an inmate into a courtroom wall provoked an eruption of commentary about the tax dollars being spent to settle such cases. This reader had an unusual take on such outlays. See also: Videos:...
By Michael Roberts
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Our post about a $5 million lawsuit filed against the City of Denver after a deputy slammed an inmate into a courtroom wall provoked an eruption of commentary about the tax dollars being spent to settle such cases. This reader had an unusual take on such outlays.

See also: Videos: Inmate slammed into wall by deputy sues Denver for $5 million

Deena Duncan writes:

I feel fine about taxpayers funding these sorts of payouts. Eventually, taxpayers will get tired of paying out, and will demand changes in the government they allow. Until then, they’ve allowed this. Dig deep, taxpayers.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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