Black Veteran Slade Douglas Sues LAPD for $30 Million Over Sexual Abuse and Torture

Lawsuit Against LAPD

• ⚖️ A $30 million lawsuit has been filed against the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the City of Los Angeles.
• 💔 The suit alleges sexual abuse, torture, and false arrest of Black veteran Slade Douglas in a 2019 incident.
• 🏛️ A federal judge rejected the LAPD's appeal to dismiss the case, ruling officers are not entitled to qualified immunity for various violations.

Allegations of Police Misconduct

• 🚨 Slade Douglas was allegedly falsely arrested for calling 911 while exercising his constitutional rights.
• 🤕 He was reportedly sexually abused, tortured, and forcibly hospitalized by LAPD officers Jeremy R. Wheeler and Jeffrey A. Shabbana.
• 🚫 The judge found officers potentially liable for unconstitutional detention, excessive force, retaliation, and violation of due process, among other charges.

Retaliation and Systemic Issues

• 🎯 Douglas was allegedly targeted for a wellness check after filing a systemic discrimination complaint against the Veterans Administration (VA).
• 📞 The Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) is accused of initiating a "swatting incident" against Douglas by falsely summoning LAPD.
• 🗑️ Official documents suggest the VCL intentionally deleted phone calls containing false suicide allegations against Douglas.

Slade Douglas's Background

• 🎖️ Douglas is an Army veteran with an impeccable record, a former athlete for Florida State University, and holds multiple black belts.
• 🎓 He is a college graduate with multiple degrees and a former law enforcement officer.
• ✊ The video emphasizes his restraint despite the alleged abuse and advocates for him to receive justice and compensation.