GARRAWAY et al v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA et al

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Case Number:

2:24-cv-00593

Court:

New Jersey

Nature of Suit:

Marine

Judge:

William J. Martini

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  1. May 08, 2024

    Fishermen Drop $35M Coast Guard Kidnapping Claims

    A pair of fishermen who accused the U.S. Coast Guard of "kidnapping" them for 10 days at sea, destroying their ship and getting them sent to prison for years on drug charges that were later dismissed have voluntarily dropped their $35 million suit over the incident.

  2. February 02, 2024

    Coast Guard Owes $35M For 'Kidnapping,' Fishermen Say

    Two fishermen claim they were kidnapped for 10 days at sea by the U.S. Coast Guard, forced to watch as the Coast Guard destroyed their ship, and then were imprisoned for six years on drug trafficking charges that were ultimately dismissed, according to a New Jersey federal lawsuit seeking more than $35 million in damages.