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LAPD Halts Use of 40-Millimeter Projectile Launchers After Contempt Ruling
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has temporarily stopped using 40-millimeter projectile launchers during crowd control situations following a contempt motion filed by Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles (BLM-LA). The ruling, issued by Judge James R. Marshall, found the LAPD in contempt of court for allegedly violating previous restrictions on the weapon’s use.
Background of the Legal Challenge
The legal battle over the use of 40-millimeter launchers dates back to 2020, when BLM-LA and other groups filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force during protests following the murder of George Floyd. A preliminary injunction issued in 2021 placed restrictions on the weapons’ use, requiring specialized training for officers, a warning before deployment, and limiting their use to situations where an officer reasonably believes a suspect is violently resisting arrest or poses an immediate threat of violence.
The 40-millimeter launcher fires projectiles roughly the size of a mini soda can at speeds exceeding 2
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