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He's suing the police for false arrest.
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The men a year later sued New York City for false arrest, malicious prosecution and racially motivated conspiracy.
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Long sued the two troopers, plus a third defendant, in federal court in Detroit in April 2024, alleging false arrest and excessive force.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 27 Sep. 2024
Thousands of workers still face the threat of false arrest due to blanket criminal charges that have yet to be dropped, according to campaigners.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Joel Berger, a veteran criminal defense attorney who’s won more than $9 million from the city in lawsuits alleging false arrest, malicious prosecution and excessive force, said D’Esposito’s history suggests cause for concern.
—Michael Gartland, New York Daily News, 8 July 2024
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Long sued the two troopers, plus a third defendant, in federal court in Detroit in April 2024, alleging false arrest and excessive force.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 27 Sep. 2024
Thousands of workers still face the threat of false arrest due to blanket criminal charges that have yet to be dropped, according to campaigners.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Joel Berger, a veteran criminal defense attorney who’s won more than $9 million from the city in lawsuits alleging false arrest, malicious prosecution and excessive force, said D’Esposito’s history suggests cause for concern.
—Michael Gartland, New York Daily News, 8 July 2024
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“False arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/false%20arrest. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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