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Constitutional Law

Jun. 15, 2001

Police Can Sue Citizens for False Complaints

SAN FRANCISCO - California police officers retain the unique statutory right to sue citizens who file false complaints against them, thanks to a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling Wednesday that found no reason under federal law to overturn the controversial state statute.

By John Roemer
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SAN FRANCISCO - California police officers retain the unique statutory right to sue citizens who file false complaints against them, thanks to a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling Wednesday that found no reason under federal law to overturn the controversial state statute.
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