Jan. 26, 2026
Jury backs deputy in high-stakes civil rights showdown, ending a 12-year legal battle
The case drew national attention after the Supreme Court ruled in 2022 that police officers cannot be sued for civil damages based solely on a failure to administer Miranda warnings, absent proof of a coerced confession.
A federal jury in Los Angeles returned a defense verdict for Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Carlos Vega, closing a 12-year civil rights case that culminated in a U.S. Supreme Court decision sharply limiting when Miranda violations can support damages claims under federal law.
The case drew national attention after the Supreme Court ruled in 2022 that police officers cannot be sued for civil damages based solely on a failure to administer Miranda warnings, absent proof of ...
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