Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Dallas Cops in Case of Wrongful Arrest of Innocent Black Man

Despite acknowledging their error in arresting the wrong Black man, Dallas police proceeded with charges against Silvester Hayes to validate their actions, costing him his job as a security guard. A year later, after charges were dropped, a federal judge dismissed his lawsuit, citing police's qualified immunity. Video evidence demonstrated that the officers conflated Hayes with another individual due to name similarities, leading to excessive force during his wrongful arrest. Hayes’ attorney intends to appeal this decision, raising questions about accountability in law enforcement.