Former Army Captain sues DoD and Idaho National Guard over D.C. detainment
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Retired U.S. Army Captain Anna King alleges three National Guard troops violently detained her at her D.C. home after she displayed protest signs, a confrontation that went viral. Her lawyers say there was no legal basis for the front-gate entry and detention, and she has filed a claim against the Defense Department and the Idaho National Guard for assault and improper conduct, while authorities say she had previously thrown an unknown liquid at troops.
- Her arrest by the National Guard went viral. Now she’s taking legal action. The Washington Post
- Veteran files $3 million claim over alleged National Guard assault WUSA9
- Woman files $3 million claim against Idaho National Guard for detaining her in D.C. Idaho Capital Sun
- Purple Heart veteran files federal claim over Idaho National Guard detention in D.C. KBOI
- Decorated Veteran Assaulted by National Guard Troops in D.C. Files Legal Claim to Challenge Abuse ACLU of DC
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