2.9 Fight for Justice: Whatever Happens, Happens in Tracey v. City of Torrington

“Whatever happens, happens. But it was worth doing even if we lose the case.  The City of Torrington will be more careful next time.”  Burton Weinstein, lawyer for Tracey Thurman In June of 1985, Tracey sued the City of Torrington, and its police officers, for $3.5 million dollars.    This was landmark case, as it was the first time a federal judge allowed someone to sue the police for not protecting her from an abusive husband.    Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/targetedpodcast/   Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/TargetedPodcast/   website:  www.targetedpodcast.com   email:     [email protected]   Twitter:  @targetedpodcast   Merchandise: We have two store now!   https://targetedpodcast.threadless.com           https://www.teepublic.com/user/targetedpodcast       Resources in the US:   Need help? In the United States call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area. http://www.thehotline.org/resources/   Resources in Australia:  The Allison Baden-Clay Foundation has an excellent list of many resources available https://www.allisonbadenclayfoundation.org.au/website-resources/   Resources in the UK: Paladin: National Stalking Advocacy Service, http://www.https://paladinservice.co.uk   Promo for:  We Too Podcast and MAUL https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/we-too/id1438342144?mt=2 https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mysteries-and-urban-legends/id1289117317?mt=2      Custom artwork for the Fight for Justice series done by https://www.facebook.com/UnapologeticArtist/