Vermont Man Wins $175,000 Settlement After Arrest for Flipping Off Trooper

Gregory Bombard's wrongful arrest led to a lawsuit citing First and Fourth Amendment violations.

Gregory Bombard was arrested in 2018 for allegedly showing a state trooper his middle finger.
The incident led to a lawsuit filed by the ACLU and FIRE, claiming constitutional rights violations.
Bombard was initially charged with disorderly conduct, which was later dismissed.
The state of Vermont agreed to a $175,000 settlement, with $75,000 allocated for legal fees.
Bombard hopes the case will prompt better training for police on respecting free speech rights.