Police officer paid $75,000 for city's violation of his constitutional rights

[Elderberry]

WND 1/29/2022

Suspended from force for praying with his father

The city of Louisville has agreed to pay a Kentucky police officer, Matt Schrenger, $75,000 to settle his lawsuit over the city's violation of his constitutional and civil rights, according to a statement from officials with the Thomas More Society.

"The city's quick offer of $75,000 shows the city knows it committed a significant and inexcusable violation of a loyal officer's constitutional rights," explained Counsel Matt Heffron.

The officer had sued city's mayor, police chief, and police department for persecuting him over his off-duty pro-life prayer. The lawsuit was filed only a few months ago.

Schrenger, a 13-year Louisville police veteran and recipient of multiple commendations, stopped while off-duty early on a Saturday morning to pray quietly with his father on a public sidewalk in front of a closed abortion clinic, triggering a reaction from the city.

More: https://www.wnd.com/2022/01/police-officer-paid-75000-citys-violation-constitutional-rights/

[mountaineer]

Good grief. Praying while off-duty. Oh, the humanity.