Temporarily reached a settlement City of Los Angeles in a Federal Civil Rights Proceedings filed by Hollywood music producer fought in court to get police body camera footage Published to prove the claim that he was racially profiled before he was arrested. His lawyer said today.
Anton Austin, 42, had his trash can in his apartment Two Los Angeles Police Department officers suddenly get caught on May 24, 2019 According to the video footage sealed by, he ordered him to stand up and turn around. Federal Judge in April.
Respond to officers’ reports without explanation Domestic violence case with a white boyfriend as a suspect. Neighbor — I tried to handcuff Black Austin, but According to a proceeding filed last year, he did not obey.
When Austin was detained, his girlfriend The apartment was also arrested. The two were put in jail for hours, According to their lawyer, the total bail is $ 57,000.
The settlement, in principle, reached last week, according to Faisal. Gil, a married couple’s lawyer. Gil said he couldn’t reveal the amount. Settlement until the agreement is submitted to the city council Please vote in the coming weeks.
“I think the city realized that this wasn’t what they wanted to do. “Trial,” Gil told City News Service. “It’s a pity that it took so long They realize that they should have known first.I I’m glad they finally realized that reconciliation was the best option. “
Michelle Michlewicz and Antone Austin (Courtesy Antone Austin / Michelle Michlewicz)
Rob Wilcox, a spokesman for the City Prosecutor’s Office, said he could not comment. About the pending settlement.
The proceedings demanded at least $ 2 million from the city, For the jury trial in October.A federal judge ordered the proceedings to be dismissed on Tuesday After learning of the pending settlement, court records show.
11-minute video released by a US Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chorjan It shows that the couple is being detained as part of the proceedings. Los Angeles Police Department police officer in which Austin and his girlfriend declare Austin’s innocence.
Obviously, the worst damage to the city is in the first few minutes. Video showing police officers expressing confusion as to whether Austin is a music producer A person who goes by the name of Tone Stacks — The actual suspect they are looking for is Even if it is said that they are aiming for white people.
A police officer asks when a police car passes through Austin and turns back. “Is this old man?” And his partner replies, “Maybe.”
Gil said he was charged with resisting arrest and assault on police officers. Eventually withdrawn against Austin Austin’s girlfriend arrested Michelle Miklevich, But there was Threw.
A LAPD spokesman previously said, according to policy The agency does not comment on the proceedings in dispute.
In a court filing earlier this year, a lawyer in the City of Los Angeles said The office argued that the couple’s allegations had no reason and should be insisted. Rejected, Austin and his girlfriend were held responsible for the case. The police also claimed that two LAPD personnel were immune. From responsibility.
Gil had previously said that police officers didn’t know who they were looking for. When arriving at the scene in response to a domestic violence (DV) call Including white neighbors.
“It was racial profiling,” Gil claimed in April. “No questions. About that, and to injure the insult, they arrested my client and put him in jail … Even the woman who called 119 tried to call the police. Mistake. “
Regarding Austin’s reaction to the reconciliation, Gil said: And with that. He was just relieved that it was over. “