Eyad Shadid, a Palestinian Australian who was previously charged in connection with an anti‑Isaac Herzog protest, has filed a civil lawsuit in New South Wales’ district court after the charges were dropped. He claims that police assaulted him—punching him in the face—while he attempted to prevent officers from harassing Muslim men praying near Sydney’s Town Hall in February. Shadid alleges the officers battered and falsely imprisoned him, and he is seeking damages for the alleged misconduct. The case adds a new dimension to the ongoing debate over police conduct and protest rights in Sydney.
Exclusive: Eyad Shadid launches civil case in district court after charges against him dropped, alleging he was ‘battered’ near Sydney’s town hall in FebruaryGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Palestinian Australian man who alleges he was punched in the face when trying to stop police from harassing Muslim men praying during an anti–Isaac Herzog protest is suing New South Wales over “a series of false accusations”.Eyad Shadid has launched a civil case in the NSW district court, alleging he was assaulted, battered and falsely imprisoned by police near Sydney’s town hall. Continue reading...
