Seventh Circuit: Larry Nelson v. City of Chicago

FRE

Admission of plaintiff's prior arrests on the theory that they spoke to his good law-abiding citizenship was error; also not probative of damages mitigation on 4A claim

Admission of plaintiff's prior lawsuits against the city error, as it didn't contradict testimony at trial; also not cured by limiting instruction.

Admission of police officer's extended hypothetical as to reasons for drawing a weapon in a traffic stop was error.

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