Crews v. Gerdjikian (Aurora police excessive force)

This case is one of many challenging misconduct by Aurora police. The ACLU’s client, Dwight Crews, is a 60-year-old Black man. Aurora police removed him from his home, without a warrant, in the middle of the night. Crews was restrained, forced to the ground, and unlawfully arrested. He sustained multiple injuries. A judge dismissed the ‘resisting’ charge filed by Aurora officers.

Crews sued for unlawful arrest and excessive force. Aurora subsequently agreed to a monetary settlement for Mr. Crews.

“Aurora Pays for Doing Bad Things to Black People — Again,” Westword, August 15, 2018

“Aurora police settle lawsuits from ACLU Colorado for $75,000 in alleged racial profiling incidents,” The Denver Post, June 28, 2018

“Aurora pays out 2 settlements to African American men alleging police mistreatment,” 9 News, June 28, 2018

“APD settles police misconduct claims with two men,” Aurora Sentinel, June 28, 2018

“What Can Happen If You're Black and Your Cat Gets Outside in Aurora,” Westword, December 18, 2017

“ACLU accuses Aurora police of repeatedly mistreating people of color,” The Denver Post, November 13, 2017

“Police Body Camera Video Prompts ACLU Lawsuit,” CBS News, November 13, 2017

“ACLU lawsuit accuses Aurora police of excessive force in arrest of 60-year-old man,” Fox 31 News, November 13, 2017