LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The parents of a Las Vegas man who brought guns to a Trump rally in California have filed a new lawsuit against Metro police.
Berj and Sonia Yenovkian, the parents of Vem Miller, are accusing LVMPD of elder abuse, fabrication of evidence, and violating their 4th Amendment rights with an unconstitutional search and seizure, among other charges.
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According to the complaint, police officers conducted a welfare check on the home, and interviewed neighbors about the whereabouts of Miller. The lawsuit states that police asked each neighbor if they called to request the welfare check, but each one denied calling.
Metro officers were seen on body camera footage, according to the lawsuit, asking a landlord of the property to open the door after attempting to knock and ring the doorbell.
The officers then gained approval to enter the home and requested a locksmith’s help.
According to the lawsuit, the Yenovkians felt like “hostages” in their home and believed they “had no freedom to leave their home.” They requested the help of a neighbor, who arrived at the property to inform the officers that the residents were fine.
The lawsuit claims officers threatened to arrest the neighbor for interference.
The officers only left the residence after the defendants “came to the window” so officers could see them, the lawsuit states.
The Yenovkians say they were served an eviction notice 5 days later, and were forced to leave the neighborhood. They also say they have not heard back on their complaints filed with LVMPD Internal Affairs.
They are requesting $25 million in damages.
FOX5 has reached out to LVMPD for comment but has yet to hear back.
At time of writing, a court hearing has not been scheduled.
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