Published September 04, 2012, 11:58 AM
Lawsuit claims Richland County deputies used excessive force
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A lawsuit has been filed against the Richland County Sheriff's Office claiming two of its deputies used excessive force on three men during a traffic stop.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A lawsuit has been filed against the Richland County Sheriff's Office claiming two of its deputies used excessive force on three men during a traffic stop.
The Forum reports that the lawsuit filed Tuesday is seeking unspecified damages for medical expenses, mental anguish, pain and suffering by Adam Nelson, Christopher Miranowski and Derek Grund.
The lawsuit claims Deputy Dan Wise and Deputy Steve Gjerdevig acted inappropriately and violated the men's civil rights during and early morning traffic stop in August 2011.
Richland County Sheriff Larry Leshovsky refused comment.
Tags: north dakota, news, crime, updates
More from around the web
RSS Feeds