Georgia man sues Flock and sheriff over alleged camera tracking after earlier suit

First reported by Gizmodo at · Updated · 2 sources

Tyler Murkerson has sued Flock, Coweta County, Sheriff Lenn Wood, two sheriff's office employees and three unidentified operators, according to TechSpot. Gizmodo reports he says deputies used Flock cameras to track him after he sued the sheriff, and that he believes he was also physically followed. The suit seeks class-action status.

  • The class would cover people whose vehicles were searched without documented investigative justification.
  • Gizmodo says the plaintiff believes deputies also followed and watched him in person.
  • Three unidentified camera operators are named as defendants.

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Gizmodo Georgia Man Says Deputies Used Flock Cameras to Track Him After He Sued Sheriff · Kyle Torpey
TechSpot Flock faces lawsuit after deputies allegedly used its cameras to retaliate against man who sued sheriff · Rob Thubron