Key takeaways:
- Jonathan Guessford filed a lawsuit against the Delaware State Police, alleging that they violated his First Amendment rights.
- The Delaware State Police agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve the lawsuit.
- The settlement is a victory for Guessford and a reminder of the importance of protecting First Amendment rights.
A federal lawsuit filed by a man who said Delaware State Police violated his constitutional rights has been resolved. Jonathan Guessford, 54, alleged that police unlawfully prevented him from engaging in peaceful protest by standing on the roadside and holding up a small cardboard sign reading “Radar Ahead!”
Cell phone videos taken by Guessford and dashboard cameras captured the episode on March 11, 2022. The videos show Guessford raising a middle finger at troopers while driving away from an initial encounter. He was then stopped and cited for “improper use of a hand signal.”
Guessford filed a lawsuit against the Delaware State Police, alleging that they violated his First Amendment rights by preventing him from warning motorists about a speed trap. On Friday, a judgment was entered in his favor and the Delaware State Police agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve the lawsuit.
The settlement is a victory for Guessford and a reminder of the importance of protecting First Amendment rights. It also serves as a reminder that citizens have the right to peacefully protest and express their opinions without fear of retribution from law enforcement.
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