Judge Lets Civil Rights Case Move Forward | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

A federal judge has cleared the way for a civil rights lawsuit against law enforcement in Willard, where officers stormed a home at 1 a.m. with flash-bangs, guns drawn, and no one inside — all based on a warrant built on false claims about a car linked to a burglary suspect. The homeowners argue the search violated their rights and caused property damage, and the judge agreed, rejecting qualified immunity and letting claims proceed against the officers and sheriffs involved. With two weeks to respond, this case could set a major precedent for accountability in police conduct. Listen in…