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Case 09-CV-6785

$27,500

FALSE ARREST

On duty False arrest or report Drug charges

Plaintiff: Valerie Appleton

Incident date: 08/13/2009

Location: 4041 W. Jackson Blvd.

Allegations:

Appleton was seized by several police officers, who arrested her without a warrant or legal cause. Though Appleton was not committing a crime and did not have any illegal drugs, the officers falsely charged her with possession of a controlled substance. Less than two weeks later, the charges were terminated in Appleton's favor.

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