This is a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against the Johnston Police Department on behalf of retired Detective James Brady, an 18-year veteran of the force.  The suit argues that Johnston Police Chief Richard Tamburini violated Brady’s free speech rights by disciplining him after he spoke to the news media about a matter of public concern.

Current Status: In an important free speech decision, the Court ruled that Johnston Police violated the First Amendment rights of retired Detective James Brady.  In June 2021, this case was favorably settled.

Attorney(s)

Elizabeth Wiens & John Dineen

Date filed

October 11, 2017

Status

Victory!