Denver won’t pay victim in excessive force case, even though he won case

DENVER -- A man who was awarded tens of thousands of dollars in an excessive force case that was caught on video, will have to try to collect the money himself.

The city of Denver says it's not paying.

Justin Joseph explains why in his video report.

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12 comments

scot white

I like how everyone has consequences except the government…

October 19, 2013 at 12:27 pm

Brian

Well, he could always just go to the sheriff and have them seize a city vehicle or two. It worked for the fellow in the UK when he sued the banks and won. They refused to pay so he went to the sheriff to enforce the judgement.They locked the bank doors and seized equipment to cover the judgement. The bank wasn’t long coughing up the cash + sheriff fees.

Its not the same government but the principal is the same.

October 19, 2013 at 2:29 pm

ron hyatt

this is why we need a civil war. Besides Jughead Obama and the NSA. these farkers aren’t going to stop until they are eliminated.

October 19, 2013 at 6:15 pm

Renfru Muldoon

WHEN DENVER WINS A JUDGEMENT AGAINST A CITIZEN, IT’S EITHER PAY OR GO TO JAIL!!!

October 20, 2013 at 12:06 am

Cam

So if I kill someone, can my defense be, “I wasn’t authorized to kill him so you can’t send me to jail.”?

October 20, 2013 at 1:04 am

William Boyle

So, he won a judgement? They won’t pay? Then it is time to lien on the City of Denver – like on City Hall? Take ownership of it, and then charge them rent! :-)

October 20, 2013 at 8:46 am