Saturday, April 4, 2009

Chicago and 2 of its Officers Sued For False DUI Arrests & Harassing Gays

The Chicago Tribune reports that:
Seven federal lawsuits have been filed against a Chicago police officer that allege he made false DUI arrests, used excessive force and harassed gays and lesbians.
The suits were filed in the District Court for the Norther District of Illinois, where the plaintiffs make various claims, including claim false imprisonment, excessive force, malicious prosecution, and illegal search and seizure.

The latest complaints are available here, here, and here. See additional coverage at the Windy City Times and another Chicago Tribune article.

[Story discovered at Towleroad]

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