A former district court judge and district attorney, along with an ex-judge, are among the defendants liable in a $21.35 million retaliation verdict. A federal jury found that the judge and DA were part of a group of elected officials that conspired to fire a police captain. The civil rights suit was filed by the police captain, highlighting a significant case of judicial and prosecutorial misconduct. This verdict underscores the accountability of elected officials in cases of retaliation and civil rights violations.