IN Officials Win Dismissal Of Lawsuit Brought By Former Trooper

CARMEL, IN -- Tuesday brings a victory for the State of Indiana as Attorney General Curtis Hill is applauding a U.S. District Court decision to dismiss with prejudice a lawsuit brought against members of the Indiana State Police and other officials by former trooper David Camm. Camm, tried three times for the murder of his wife and two children, had claimed in his lawsuit that he was the victim of unlawful investigation, arrest and imprisonment, Indiana Attorney General officials report. He included prosecutors in the lawsuit as he claimed his prosecution was a malicious action.

The former trooper was seeking $30 million in damages for these alleged claims, fees and costs, Indiana Attorney General officials report.

Camm's wife and two children were found murdered on Sept. 28, 2000 in their garage at their Georgetown, Indiana house, officials say.

“Police investigators and prosecutors properly charged this individual with murder,” Attorney General Hill said in a release. “I hope the dismissal of this lawsuit helps assure our brave officers that both state and federal laws protect them whenever they are discharging their duties in good faith.”

Officials say the state will look to recover costs for taxpayers.

More information: insd.uscourts.gov

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