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Denver Woman Awarded $3.76 Million After Wrongful Police Raid

The raid, based on faulty 'Find My' app data, highlights concerns over law enforcement's use of technology.

  • A 78-year-old Denver woman, Ruby Johnson, was awarded $3.76 million after a wrongful police raid on her home.
  • The raid was based on Apple's 'Find My' app data, mistakenly leading police to Johnson's residence instead of the actual location of stolen items.
  • Jurors found two officers liable for the raid, awarding punitive and compensatory damages totaling $3.76 million.
  • The city of Denver will be responsible for paying the damages, despite the officers being sued individually.
  • The incident has raised concerns over the use of technology by law enforcement and the need for proper training and policy changes.
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