S.F. Chronicle Investigative Article on CVSA Use in California

[George W. Maschke]

As noted on the blog, the San Francisco Chronicle has published an excellent investigative article on the use of CVSA by law enforcement agencies:

https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/law-enforcement-technology-investigations-18756947.php

In the event you have any difficulty with a paywall, an archived copy of this article is also available here:

https://archive.is/v30I5

[S Khamzin]

Here is an example of an actual lawsuit in U.S. District Court that involved Arkansas Dept of Corrections over the usage of the CVSA.  Bianca Fletcher was fired from Arkansas DOC after failing a CVSA. 

The Plaintiff in this case sued NITV LLC and Federal Services LLC. 

Current and former inmates of any CA DOC facility as well as employees that were harmed by usage of the CVSA should take note of this case. 

The case was settled out of court, so the amount is unknown in this particular lawsuit.   Note the link to the actual case.

https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/34179178/Fletcher_v_NITV_LLC_et_al