In July 2012, officers, including Franklin, responded to a domestic violence call and mistakenly identified 17-year-old DeShawn Franklin as the suspect. They entered his home without a warrant, punched him, and used a stun gun. A federal jury awarded the Franklin family $18 for the violation of their constitutional rights. The officers involved received written reprimands and additional training on Fourth Amendment rights. ([theindianalawyer.com](https://www.theindianalawyer.com/articles/41358-south-bend-family-questions-18-award-for-police-abuse?utm_source=openai))
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