# Flash-Bang, Immunity, and Free Speech | Lincoln News

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Podcast: [Lincoln News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lincoln-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568434)
Published: 2026-09-04T12:11:27+00:00
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A federal appeals court just sided with an Omaha SWAT officer, granting qualified immunity for throwing a flash-bang grenade during 2020 protests that ruptured protester Tosun Fitil’s eardrum — but left open a separate, high-stakes claim that the officer targeted Fitil specifically for exercising his First Amendment rights. The court sent that retaliation claim back to lower courts, setting up a tense legal showdown over whether free speech can be weaponized against law enforcement. Fitil still suffers lasting hearing and balance damage from the blast — and this case could reshape how protest-related force is judged under the Constitution. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dc6a9f0880f37457

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