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The court heard how the group of officers he was with initially wore baseball caps and had no riot helmets or shields, before putting on flame-retardant suits once missiles were being thrown.

Other popular destinations look likely to follow suit.

The attorney representing him in the criminal case did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the civil suit.

Although the facts on the ground are different legally, the Oregon suit is a near copy-paste of the California battle making its way through the courts, experts said.

Cook refused to step down and filed a suit to challenge the decision.