Cop indicted after driving into minivan. Can the City Be Held Responsible? - LAWYER EXPLAINS

A Baytown police officer was just indicted for manslaughter after slamming into a minivan carrying five children. No lights. No sirens. High speed.

Three weeks before that indictment, a Houston jury awarded $13 million to a family in a nearly identical case — officer speeding, no lights, no sirens, civilian unalived.

This video breaks down what happened in Houston, how the family won, and whether the same legal path exists for the Russell family in Baytown.
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction: Officer Indicted for Manslaughter
00:20 The Tragic Incident: Details and Aftermath
01:21 Legal Implications: City Responsibility
03:05 Case Study: The Payne Family's Journey
05:37 Houston's Legal Battle: Policies and Verdicts
08:10 Texas Tort Claims Act: Limitations and Challenges
09:52 Section 1983: Federal Path to Justice
10:23 Monell Claims: Holding Cities Accountable
12:28 Qualified Immunity: Myths and Realities
15:54 Building a Case: Evidence and Discovery
20:00 Conclusion: Seeking Justice for the Russell Family

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🔗 SUPPORT THE RUSSELL FAMILY The family has requested donations to:
• Berea Christian Learning Center – 281-422-9877
• Goose Creek CISD Special Olympics - https://www.gccisd.net/page/SPED.spOl...
• LifeGift (organ donation) - https://www.lifegift.org/
• GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/33e32c3a2
Proceeds from this video will be donated to the above organizations.
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⚖️ LEGAL DISCLAIMER This video is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. I am not the Russell family's attorney. If you or someone you know has a potential civil rights claim, consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.
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