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City attorney says the ruling vindicates "the brave men and women who served as law enforcement officers for the citizens of Neenah that fateful day."
The two sides — the hostages as plaintiffs and Neenah police and the city as defendants — had agreed to mediation, which was scheduled for March 14.
All other actions concerning the 2015 standoff and fatal shooting at Eagle Nation Cycles have been denied or dismissed.
Hostages to sue Neenah, allege police mistreatment in 2015 standoff and shooting at Eagle Nation Cycles Duke Behnke, Appleton Post-Crescent © Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Attorney Walter Stern announces he will file a lawsuit against Neenah police, claiming hostages were mistreated during the 2015 standoff and shooting at Eagle Nation Cycles. Behind Stern is his investigator, Rob Slamka. NEENAH - The hostages who were caught in a 2015 standoff and shooting between a gunman and Neenah police at Eagle Nation Cycles plan to file a federal lawsuit against the city, ...