Former Antioch Police Officer found guilty of civil…
Originally reported by Contra Costa Herald — 2025-09-19
A federal jury convicted former Antioch police officer Devon Wenger of conspiracy against rights for using unreasonable force to injure residents, marking a significant step in holding officers accountable for misconduct.
Key Facts
- Devon Wenger was convicted of one count of conspiracy against rights.
- The conviction follows a seven-day trial before Senior U.S. District Judge Jeffrey S. White.
- Wenger and two other Antioch Police Department officers, Morteza Amiri and Eric Rombough, were involved in the use of excessive force.
- The jury dismissed a second count that charged Wenger with deprivation of rights under color of law.
Incident Details
| Location | Antioch, California |
| Department | Antioch Police Department |
| Officers Involved | 3 (Devon Wenger, Morteza Amiri, Eric Rombough) |
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Former Antioch Police Officer found guilty of civil rights violations — Contra Costa Herald
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