While being arrested on assault charges, Leah was injured by the arresting officers. Leah alleges that the officers handled her very roughly, despite the lack of any struggle on her part, resulting in a serious shoulder injury. What form of compensation can Leah seek for this incident?

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Leah can seek civil compensation for her injuries through a lawsuit against the police department or the officers involved, claiming that their actions were excessive and caused her harm. This is a civil matter, not a criminal one, hence the appropriate form of compensation is civil.

While Being Arrested on Assault Charges, Leah Was Injured by the Arresting