Feezy Lebron reached a tentative settlement with L.A. County after alleging deputies threatened to shoot him during a traffic stop.
Feezy Lebron reached a tentative settlement with Los Angeles County over a lawsuit accusing sheriff’s deputies of threatening to shoot him during a 2022 traffic stop.
The deal, which still requires approval from both the Los Angeles County Claims Board and Board of Supervisors, stems from a federal civil rights complaint filed by the rapper, whose legal name is Darral Scott.
The $10 million lawsuit alleges that on December 31, 2022, deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department approached Lebron while he was sitting in a parked car in Gardena, live streaming to his followers and waiting for a friend.
According to court documents, deputies ordered him to open the door and then escalated the situation with physical force and verbal threats.
“One deputy opened the driver’s side door, grabbed Lebron by the arm and attempted to pull him out of his car,” the lawsuit stated. “Moments later, a second deputy walked up to Lebron, pulled out a canister of pepper spray and said, ‘I’m just going to spray you.’”
The complaint further claims that deputies repeatedly threatened to shoot him at close range if he moved or tried to drive away. The encounter was captured on body camera footage, according to the filing.
Feezy Lebron says the incident left him traumatized and fearful of law enforcement. His attorney has urged the sheriff’s department to discipline the deputies involved and address broader issues of misconduct within the agency.
The county has not admitted any wrongdoing. Attorneys representing Los Angeles County argued the deputies were protected by qualified immunity but agreed to the tentative settlement to avoid prolonged litigation.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department declined to comment on the case, citing ongoing legal proceedings.
However, the department stated it expects its personnel to treat the public with dignity and will hold those who violate policy accountable.
The proposed settlement does not yet include finalized payout terms and will remain pending review by county officials in the coming weeks.
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