Second Circuit Court of Appeals reverses favorable…
Originally reported by Police1 — 2025-06-17
In a case involving alleged excessive force by Vermont State Police Sergeant Jacob Zorn, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court’s decision granting qualified immunity to Zorn for his actions during an arrest at the Vermont Statehouse. The court ruled that the use of ‘rear wristlock’ techniques on passive protesters was unconstitutional.
Key Facts
- Sergeant Jacob Zorn used excessive force against Shela Linton
- Linton suffered permanent injuries and PTSD, depression, and anxiety as a result
- The Second Circuit Court overturned the lower court’s decision granting qualified immunity to Sergeant Zorn
Incident Details
| Location | City, State (Vermont) |
| Department | Vermont State Police |
| Officers Involved | Sergeant Jacob Zorn |
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Second Circuit Court of Appeals reverses favorable qualified immunity finding for Vermont State Poli — Police1
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