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El Paso City Council Engages Consultant for Villegas' Ongoing Lawsuit

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The El Paso City Council has decided to hire an external consultant to manage the ongoing civil lawsuit filed by Daniel Villegas, who was wrongfully convicted of a double murder in 1995. The council's unanimous vote, made during an executive session, comes as Villegas claims that the El Paso Police Department's mishandling of juvenile suspects led to his coerced confession. Although two of his claims were dismissed, the court will allow the third claim regarding police misconduct to proceed. This case has significant implications for police practices concerning juveniles. The next court date for Villegas is scheduled for August 20, 2023.

Key Details: • City Council voted 8-0 to hire a consultant for the lawsuit. • Villegas' civil lawsuit was filed in December 2015. • Next court date for Villegas is August 20, 2023.

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El PasoDavid GuaderramaEl Paso Police DepartmentRenard JohnsonCity CouncilArt FierroDeanna Maldonado-RochaDaniel Villegas

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