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DC will pay $50,000 to man detained while protesting guard patrol with 'Star Wars' song, record says
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The District of Columbia will pay $50,000 to the individual.
A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit involving a resident who was detained by police officers. The District of Columbia will pay $50,000 to the individual. The lawsuit stemmed from an incident where the resident was following an Ohio National Guard patrol.
During this time, he was playing a song from his cellphone, specifically Darth Vader's theme from "Star Wars". Further details about the incident and the settlement can be found through KPRC 2 Houston, which reported on the document released regarding the agreement.
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Category: safety Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) Reading time: 1 min
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