Allegations:
After going outside to turn off his car lights, Hale was walking back home when he was stopped by Officers Vahl and Barsch, who pointed their guns at him, handcuffed him and searched his car. Hale was taken to a police station and put in a cell. Sgt. Gentile later told Hale he knew about a previous lawsuit Hale had filed against police. Hale was then charged with possession of cannabis. The charges were later dismissed.