Denver to pay $80,000 to man tackled by police officer

Denver will pay $80,000 to Paul Turner to settle his 2024 lawsuit against Officer Samuel Powell over an alleged excessive force incident.

In April 2024, Turner was a passenger in a reportedly stolen car that Denver police officers were chasing. An officer rammed his police SUV into the car, causing a crash, according to the complaint.

The driver was arrested, and Turner exited the car. Both Powell and another officer rushed toward him and ordered him to get on the ground…

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