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A Palestinian Australian man, Eyad Shadid, is suing NSW police after claiming he was violently assaulted and falsely imprisoned during a protest near Sydney’s Town Hall in February. He says he intervened to protect Muslim men praying, only to be punched, dragged, and handcuffed by officers who allegedly ignored the prayer context. Charges against him were later dropped, but he now seeks damages for misfeasance and malicious prosecution, arguing police deliberately omitted key facts and falsely accused him of threats. As a social services worker, Shadid says media coverage after his charges were dropped cost him clients. The police commissioner has apologized for the incident, acknowledging communication failures. His legal team contends this was an oppressive abuse of power targeting peaceful protest. The defense hasn’t responded yet, and other protesters from the same event are also preparing for trial in 2027 — spotlighting deepening tensions over protest rights and police accountability.

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