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Former Denver police recruit Victor Moses is suing the department after a hazing ritual during training resulted in the amputation of both his legs. Moses alleges that he was forced to participate in a training exercise known as “Fight Day” that led to excessive force being used, causing life-threatening injuries. He was knocked to the ground and passed out during the drill, and despite displaying signs of distress, he was forced to continue until he became unresponsive. Moses required multiple surgeries and a four-month hospital stay, developing severe health conditions as a result of the injuries.

The lawsuit names the city, police department, Denver Health, and several individuals involved in the incident. Moses’ lawyers argue that the department’s training tactics promote excessive force and brutality rather than proper de-escalation and emergency aid techniques, calling the training program violent and dangerous. The lawsuit indicates that paramedics failed to intervene promptly, causing Moses’ care to be compromised and his injuries to worsen.

Text exchanges from other recruits present during the incident support Moses’ claims of mistreatment and negligence. The lawsuit alleges that paramedics lied to doctors about the severity of Moses’ injuries, and the department attempted to cover up their actions by providing misleading information to the media. Moses is seeking compensatory and punitive damages for the harm he has suffered as a result of the incident. The lawsuit includes claims under Colorado statutes designed to hold individual police officers accountable for violating constitutional rights or failing to intervene in such violations.

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