City abused 527.6 with an attempt to stop photography of police by a member of Copwatch. Santillan filed an anti-SLAPP suit and won a substantial financial settlement.
Case 06CECG00303 Fresno
Attorney Charles F. Magill & Laura M. Guzman Magill, Fresno
Injunction on Hold - slashlegal.com
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Injunction on Hold Against Man Taping Police
February 16, 2006 - A small victory in court Thursday for a Valley man
who Reedley police say has been watching their every move.
Man is cleared to record police: First Amendment protects Reedley resident, judge rules
"Superior Court Judge John B. Conklin on Friday ordered Reedley to pay $8,160 to Reedley resident Bernabe Santillan because the former police officer's behavior was in step with his First Amendment rights, according to the judge's 10-page response.
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