15 mai 1989 - Graham v. Connor

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U.S. Supreme Court

Summary:
Dethorne Graham displayed extremely erratic behavior as a direct result of an insulin reaction. He passed out on a curb and awoke face down and handcuffed by Officer M.S. Connor. Graham was not given the opportunity to display identification confirming his diabetic status, and received multiple injuries when Officer Connor both forced Graham’s head onto a car and forced Graham into the squad car. Graham filed charges against officer Connor and other officers for excessive use of force, among other charges.

Decision:
- No, Graham is not responsible for proving malicious and sadistic intent on the part of the officers.
- Yes, the actions of the officers must be looked at through the lens of “objective reasonableness.”

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