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 Steve Foley lawsuit
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Houston Chronicle, TX - 9 hours ago
SAN DIEGO — Chargers linebacker Steve Foley has sued the city of Coronado and the off-duty police officer who shot him three times outside his home, accusing the rookie officer of negligence and excessive force.
The civil suit seeks unspecified damages from Officer Aaron Mansker and the city, a peninsular enclave across the bay from downtown San Diego.
Foley was shot early Sept. 3 near his home in suburban Poway by Mansker, a 23-year-old Coronado police officer who was off-duty at the time and suspected the linebacker of drunken driving.
Mansker told investigators that he shot Foley after the player reached for his waistband. Investigators said Foley was unarmed.
Foley missed the season and wasn't paid his $775,000 salary. So far, the team has not attempted to recoup an $875,000 roster bonus he had already been paid.
Foley's attorney, Jordan Cohen, said the damages sought would offset Foley's lost earnings. He said it was unclear whether Foley would ever play again.
"Right now we know he can't," Cohen said. "It's doubtful he'll play next season."
Thu, 01 Feb 2007 02:23:00 GMT
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