Family of slain activist Manuel Paez Terán sues three Georgia troopers for his death during "Cop City" protest.
The family of Manuel Paez Terán, a 26-year-old environmental activist fatally shot by Georgia state troopers in January 2023 during a protest against the "Cop City" training center, has filed a lawsuit against three officers. The lawsuit alleges excessive force and violation of the First and Fourth Amendments. Paez Terán was shot during a "clearing operation" when troopers fired pepper balls into his tent, leading to his death. The family disputes the troopers' claim of self-defense and seeks accountability for the fatal shooting.
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