Fontana, California pays $900k settlement to Thomas Perez Jr. for false murder accusation, 17-hour coercive interrogation, and false confession.
Fontana, California pays $900k settlement to Thomas Perez Jr., who was falsely accused of murdering his father and subjected to a 17-hour police interrogation involving coercive tactics, threats, and withholding medication. Perez Jr. eventually falsely confessed and attempted suicide. The case demonstrates the potential for abusive interrogation methods to produce false confessions, even in adults.
May 28, 2024
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