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Comedians Win Lawsuit Over Airport Searches
19 Aug
Summary
- Lawsuit alleged racial profiling at Atlanta airport.
- Clayton County police ended practice of random searches.
- Airport officers will now be required to wear body cameras.
Five years after being searched by police at the Atlanta airport, comedians Eric André and Clayton English have settled a federal lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed in October 2022, alleged racial profiling and illegal stops by Clayton County police at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Attorneys for the comedians announced the settlement on Tuesday. While the county did not admit fault, it has ended its practice of officers stopping and searching travelers without reasonable suspicion. This change marks a significant victory for the comedians, who stated their desire to prevent future abuse.
As part of the settlement, Clayton County police assigned to the airport will be required to wear body cameras. This measure aims to increase accountability and prevent similar incidents from occurring. The details of the settlement have not been publicly released.
