Home invasionExcessive forceIllegal search/seizure
Plaintiff:
Walter Cruz
Incident date:
05/05/2010
Location:
1529 W. Victoria St.
Allegations:
Cruz was taking a bath at his home in the Edgewater neighborhood. Officer Earls entered Cruz's apartment without justification. While Cruz was naked, Officer Earls grabbed him and threw him to the ground, injuring his head.