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A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Leonard Filipowski, known as Leroy Truth, against Union City Mayor Brian Stack and the city regarding his arrest at a public commission meeting.
The court ruled that police had probable cause to arrest Filipowski after he refused repeated orders to return to the podium during the meeting, finding the arrest lawful.
Quick context
- Who is Leonard Filipowski and what happened at the meeting?
- Leonard Filipowski, also known as Leroy Truth, was arrested at a Union City commission meeting after refusing repeated orders to return to the podium during the public meeting.
- Why was the lawsuit dismissed?
- Judge Ahmad ruled that police had probable cause to arrest Filipowski because he refused to comply with repeated orders to return to the podium, making the arrest lawful and the lawsuit without merit.
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