[lawlessquestion]

Better that then the successful plaintiff being left holding the bag when their civil rights are horrifically violated. Excessive force cases can and do result in death and disability not including whatever mental trauma. Better the people that the state that employs law enforcement bear the cost associated with their actions, then victims of civil rights violations are unable to collect against a bankrupt defendant.

[mistermann]

Any comment on the "In the mean time the authorities have effectively shut down the protest, that was perfectly legal" aspect?