When Does a Police Officer Go Too Far? | Graham v. Connor

The video discusses the case of Graham v. Connor, where Graham, a diabetic, was mistakenly suspected of robbery by police. After being mistreated, Graham sued the officers, claiming excessive force. The case reached the Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of the officers, establishing the 'objective reasonableness' standard for police conduct. This decision has significant implications for how police actions are judged, often allowing officers to justify force if they believe a crime occurred.

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