In Washington state, an Olympia peace activist has won over $400,000 in damages for government surveillance and interference with his political activism. Three government agencies have agreed to pay Phil Chinn for monitoring and then obstructing him as he tried to participate in lawful antiwar protests at the Port of Grays Harbor in 2007. Over half of the damages will cover Chinn’s legal fees.
Olympia Peace Activist Wins $400,000 in Damages for Gov’t Surveillance
HeadlineJun 30, 2010