Dion Johnson: Mother of man killed by Arizona trooper ordered to pay legal fees
The mother of a man who was killed by an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper nearly five years ago has been ordered to pay the state $350,000 in legal fees.
The mother of a man who was killed by an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper nearly five years ago has been ordered to pay the state $350,000 in legal fees.
Mom of man killed by trooper ordered to pay legal fees
Dion Johnson was shot and killed by an Arizona trooper during an altercation near the Loop 101 and Tatum Boulevard in 2020. Charges were not pursued against the trooper, who officials said acted in self-defense. Johnson's mother, Erma, sued the trooper and Arizona, but a judge later tossed out the lawsuit. On Monday, a judge ruled Erma must pay the state for its legal fees stemming from the case.
Dion Johnson was shot and killed by an Arizona trooper during an altercation near the Loop 101 and Tatum Boulevard in 2020. Charges were not pursued against the trooper, who officials said acted in self-defense. Johnson's mother, Erma, sued the trooper and Arizona, but a judge later tossed out the lawsuit. On Monday, a judge ruled Erma must pay the state for its legal fees stemming from the case.
Organizations remember the lives of George Floyd and Dion Johnson
Here in Arizona, events are not only remembering George Floyd, but also Dion Johnson, who was shot and killed by a DPS trooper. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.
Here in Arizona, events are not only remembering George Floyd, but also Dion Johnson, who was shot and killed by a DPS trooper. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.
Death of Dion Johnson topic of NFL social media post
It has been months since a shooting that killed Dion Johnson along a stretch of freeway in Phoenix, and the NFL recognized Johnson's story in a post made to its Instagram page.
It has been months since a shooting that killed Dion Johnson along a stretch of freeway in Phoenix, and the NFL recognized Johnson's story in a post made to its Instagram page.
Documents: Protester in downtown Phoenix had two loaded guns when arrested
Phoenix police said the group blocked major streets and intersections during a march for racial justice on Oct. 3.
Phoenix police said the group blocked major streets and intersections during a march for racial justice on Oct. 3.
Candlelight vigil held for Breonna Taylor, Dion Johnson in downtown Phoenix
The state trooper who shot and killed Dion Johnson will not face charges, and only one officer was charged for wanton endangerment in the Breonna Taylor case.
The state trooper who shot and killed Dion Johnson will not face charges, and only one officer was charged for wanton endangerment in the Breonna Taylor case.
Maricopa County attorney will not file criminal charges in the death of Dion Johnson
Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel announced she will not file criminal charges in connection to the shooting death of Dion Johnson, whose death sparked protests and marches against police violence in Phoenix.
Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel announced she will not file criminal charges in connection to the shooting death of Dion Johnson, whose death sparked protests and marches against police violence in Phoenix.
Tense moments during protest over police brutality in Tempe
On July 27, just a day before Dion Johnson would have turned 29, protesters gathered in Tempe to call for change and transparency with law enforcement.
On July 27, just a day before Dion Johnson would have turned 29, protesters gathered in Tempe to call for change and transparency with law enforcement.
Arizona state trooper who killed Dion Johnson says he feared for his life
The Arizona DPS trooper said he feared he would lose control of his gun if Johnson did not let go of his arm, so he shot Johnson in the torso, killing him. Records show George Cervantes received an 80-hour suspension in 2013 for a series of violations of policy.
The Arizona DPS trooper said he feared he would lose control of his gun if Johnson did not let go of his arm, so he shot Johnson in the torso, killing him. Records show George Cervantes received an 80-hour suspension in 2013 for a series of violations of policy.
Dion Johnson's family speaks out as DPS releases report about fatal shooting, info on trooper involved
The family attorney says there are discrepancies in the Department of Public Safety report's timeline and medics weren't allowed to help Dion Johnson for several minutes.
The family attorney says there are discrepancies in the Department of Public Safety report's timeline and medics weren't allowed to help Dion Johnson for several minutes.
DPS releases 911 call, radio traffic and department history of trooper who killed Dion Johnson
Several key elements to the investigation into the death of Arizona man Dion Johnson, 28, were released by the Department of Public Safety on July 13. He was killed on May 25 by a 15-year veteran with the department.
Several key elements to the investigation into the death of Arizona man Dion Johnson, 28, were released by the Department of Public Safety on July 13. He was killed on May 25 by a 15-year veteran with the department.
Phoenix Police Department submits investigation of Dion Johnson shooting to Maricopa County Attorney's Office
The Phoenix Police Department says it has completed its investigation into the trooper-involved shooting that killed Dion Johnson and submitted it to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
The Phoenix Police Department says it has completed its investigation into the trooper-involved shooting that killed Dion Johnson and submitted it to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
FBI to review evidence on DPS trooper-involved shooting that killed Dion Johnson
The statement on Dion Johnson's case by the FBI came amid calls for federal intervention over the investigation.
The statement on Dion Johnson's case by the FBI came amid calls for federal intervention over the investigation.
Friends, family and others gather to remember life of man killed in DPS trooper-involved shooting
Dion Johnson's mother and daughter spoke on Friday, as friends, family and others gathered to remember the life of a man who died in a DPS trooper-involved shooting on Memorial Day.
Dion Johnson's mother and daughter spoke on Friday, as friends, family and others gathered to remember the life of a man who died in a DPS trooper-involved shooting on Memorial Day.
More than a thousand marchers take Scottsdale streets for a peaceful protest
There are several road closures in Scottsdale due to a Sunday march in response to the deaths of George Floyd and Arizona man, Dion Johnson.
There are several road closures in Scottsdale due to a Sunday march in response to the deaths of George Floyd and Arizona man, Dion Johnson.
State lawmakers, family members asking for federal probe into Dion Johnson's death
Two state lawmakers and a Corporation Commissioner are asking federal officials to step in and oversee the investigation into a DPS trooper-involved shooting that killed Dion Johnson.
Two state lawmakers and a Corporation Commissioner are asking federal officials to step in and oversee the investigation into a DPS trooper-involved shooting that killed Dion Johnson.
Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams among ranks of protesters in Downtown Phoenix
Among the people who took part in a march Friday afternoon in Downtown Phoenix was the chief of the Phoenix Police Department, Jeri Williams.
Among the people who took part in a march Friday afternoon in Downtown Phoenix was the chief of the Phoenix Police Department, Jeri Williams.
Family wants answers after Arizona DPS trooper fatally shoots Dion Johnson
Phoenix Police officials have released more information surrounding the shooting death of Dion Johnson.
Phoenix Police officials have released more information surrounding the shooting death of Dion Johnson.
Arizona state lawmaker speaks out on death of Dion Johnson
While protests around the Valley have been largely focused on the death of George Floyd, many have also focused on the shooting death of Dion Johnson.
While protests around the Valley have been largely focused on the death of George Floyd, many have also focused on the shooting death of Dion Johnson.
Unrest in Downtown Phoenix amid protest over deaths of George Floyd, Dion Johnson; two arrested
A protest in Downtown Phoenix amid national controversy over the death of an unarmed black man while in police custody has resulted in unrest.
A protest in Downtown Phoenix amid national controversy over the death of an unarmed black man while in police custody has resulted in unrest.