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Judge Denies Qualified Immunity in Lyoya Case | Hip-Hop News
A federal judge just denied qualified immunity to Christopher Schurr in the Patrick Lyoya case, paving the way for a jury to decide if he violated Lyoya’s Fourth Amendment rights during the fatal 2022 shooting. The ruling, based on bodycam footage showing Schurr on top of Lyoya before firing, suggests the officer shot a man who wasn’t an imminent threat and was already subdued. This major legal win comes after a criminal mistrial and dropped charges, giving Lyoya’s family renewed momentum in their civil rights lawsuit. The civil trial is scheduled to begin October 19, 2026 — a long but…
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