It accuses the ex-deputy, Michael McMaster , of having a “history and problem with anger management which caused him to abuse and violate the constitutional rights of citizens” and Sheriff Gary. Filing 8 ANSWER to #1 COMPLAINT with Jury Demand by Michael McMaster . Filing 7 ANSWER to #1 COMPLAINT with Jury Demand by Gary Gulledge. Discovery ends on 3/18/2024. Canaris was initially stopped and questioned on March 4 by Paulding County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael McMaster . Video footage of the incident was posted to YouTube this month spurring more public interest in the case . Tyler Canaris has filed a lawsuit against Paulding County Sheriff Gary Gulledge and former sheriff’s office deputy Michael McMaster claiming that the pair violated Canaris’ civil rights following McMaster’s use of force on Canaris during a traffic stop in March 2022. 6 days ago · Canaris v. McMaster et al (4:23-cv-00215), Georgia Northern District Court, Filed: 09/22/2023 - PacerMonitor Mobile Federal and Bankruptcy Court PACER Dockets. On 09/22/2023 Canaris filed a Civil - Constitutional and Civil Rights court case against McMaster in U.S. Court records for this case are available from Georgia Northern District Court. This document is a civil complaint filed by Tyler Canaris against Michael McMaster and Gary Gulledge. It alleges that on March 4 , 2022 , McMaster, a deputy sheriff, unlawfully detained and arrested Canaris without reasonable suspicion or probable cause, resulting in injuries to Canaris. The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to FOX 5 that Michael McMaster was terminated on Feb. 27 due to other policy violations. McMaster is accused of slamming 30-year-old Tyler Canaris to the ground during an arrest in March 2022. It comes after dash camera video was released showing the deputy body slamming a man to the ground. Tyler Canaris said he was on the way to work but Deputy Michael McMaster didn’t believe him.
The Michael McMaster Case: A Legal Nightmare?
It accuses the ex-deputy, Michael McMaster , of having a "history and problem with anger management which caused him to abuse and violate the constitutional rig...