Allegations:
Thomas was walking near his home when Officers Escobedo, Wallace and Plovanich stopped him. They were in the area in response to a call about narcotic sales. Thomas put his hands in the air and allowed officers to search him, even allowing them to look in his mouth when they asked. The officers took Thomas into custody and asked if he knew of any drug houses in the area. Thomas said he didn't, so the officers took him to a police station and falsely charged him with possession of drugs. While at the station, Thomas asked to see the drugs the officers were claiming to have found on him. The officers said Thomas would see the drugs in court. After spending 18 months in jail awaiting trial, Thomas was found not guilty.