Taft v. Vines, No. 94-2293 (4th Cir.) (70 F.3d 304) (November 16, 1995) (Judge Francis D. Jr. Murnaghan)
Here, over the strong objections of Judge Motz, police are granted qualified immunity in case involving brutal search of minors.
This case involves a claim for damages under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for police brutality and it is noted because it shows the jaundiced "protect-the-cops" attitude that is so prevalent ...
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