A woman is dead following a “tragic chain of events” that began with a bomb threat against Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene at her Rome home, police said.

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    2 months ago

    When her family sues, the pig is going to make a qualified immunity defense. It’s fucking disgusting.

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      I don’t think qualified immunity affects civil suits like wrongful death. AFAIK it only covers criminal charges like murder.

      • dual_sport_dork 🐧🗡️@lemmy.world
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        Other way around. Qualified immunity prevents cops from being sued. It does not shield them from criminal charges.

        (The corrupt prosecutorial and judicial systems do that instead.)

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        It covers civil liability if you meet the requirements listed in Harlow v. Fitzgerald, 457 U.S. 800 (1982).