In the Season II premiere of Attorneys with Swag, host Eugene Toussaint and co-host Jack Gomez are joined by special guest Masai Lord, Esq., a top civil rights lawyer, to break down key aspects of civil rights litigation. From police brutality and false arrest claims to malicious prosecution, Masai shares invaluable insights into how these cases are handled, both in federal and state courts. They discuss how laws differ by jurisdiction, the challenges of suing law enforcement, and the implications of landmark cases like the 1871 Civil Rights Act.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Overview of Civil Rights Litigation
05:10 Introduction of Masai Lord and His Legal Background
10:20 Differences Between Federal and State Civil Rights Laws
15:35 False Arrest and Malicious Prosecution Explained
20:50 Excessive Force and Failure to Intervene Claims
26:00 Street Encounters: Levels, Probable Cause, and Stop-and-Frisk
31:15 The Role of Body Cameras in Civil Rights Cases
36:30 Suing Individual Officers vs. Suing the City: Monell Claims
41:45 Challenges with Bifurcation in Civil Rights Trials
47:00 The Impact of Discovery Laws on Civil Rights Litigation
52:15 Market Value of Incarceration in Settlements
57:30 The Role of Criminal History in Civil Rights Case Outcomes
63:00 Case Studies: How Criminal Records Affect Compensation
68:15 Understanding Jury Perceptions in Civil Rights Trials
73:30 Navigating Plea Deals and Their Impact on Civil Rights Cases
78:45 Final Thoughts: Strategies for Securing Compensation
84:00 Conclusion and Contact Information for Masai Lord
89:15 Preview of Future Episodes and Closing Remarks
