http://www.wsiltv.com/news/local/ACL...274269531.html
By Associated Press
Story Created: Sep 7, 2014 at 3:02 PM CDT
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit claiming that a man was unlawfully arrested after insulting a Cape Girardeau officer.
The suit was filed Friday in federal court on behalf of David Clary and names the city of Cape Girardeau and the arresting officer. The Southeast Missourian reports that the suit says that Clary was driving in August 2013 in Cape Girardeau when he was pulled over and cited for making a prohibited turn.
The lawsuit says that Clary was arrested and detained for about an hour after he repeatedly insulted the officer. Clary claims he was arrested for no reason other than his "expressive activity."
The city says the issue is being handled by its insurance company, so it can't release any information.
http://www.aclu-mo.org/files/1714/09..._Complaint.pdf
This is just a short trip from where I live / work. On this side of the river an arrest like this would have never flown in the first place.
By Associated Press
Story Created: Sep 7, 2014 at 3:02 PM CDT
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit claiming that a man was unlawfully arrested after insulting a Cape Girardeau officer.
The suit was filed Friday in federal court on behalf of David Clary and names the city of Cape Girardeau and the arresting officer. The Southeast Missourian reports that the suit says that Clary was driving in August 2013 in Cape Girardeau when he was pulled over and cited for making a prohibited turn.
The lawsuit says that Clary was arrested and detained for about an hour after he repeatedly insulted the officer. Clary claims he was arrested for no reason other than his "expressive activity."
The city says the issue is being handled by its insurance company, so it can't release any information.
http://www.aclu-mo.org/files/1714/09..._Complaint.pdf
This is just a short trip from where I live / work. On this side of the river an arrest like this would have never flown in the first place.

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