Attleboro, MA- Another family files a complaint against the City of Attleboro and its police department.

A Seekonk father and his daughter filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court today against the City of Attleboro, the Attleboro Police Department and several retired and existing officers, alleging that repeated police harassment was inflicted upon them.

Michael and Christine Chora filed a civil complaint and demand for trial by jury in U.S. District Court on Thursday claiming false arrests and excessive force. There are a total of 46 counts. Both Michael and Christine used to live in Attleboro. She is still a resident there, although he has moved to Seekonk.

According to the 40-page document, retired Chief of Detectives Kenneth Collins, Sgt. Brian Witherell, Sgt. James MacDonald, former dispatcher Eric Ventola and Officer Joseph Rebello are all named in the complaint.

Michael Chora is alleging unlawful apprehension, false arrest and malicious prosecution based on an incident that occurred on Aug. 8, 2008. Christina Chora is alleging unlawful prosecution based on incidents that occurred on Sept. 3, 2010, and Dec. 5, 2010.

The complaint follows several other complaints of harassment and excessive force filed against the City of Attleboro, the Attleboro Police Department and some of its officers.


Link:
http://attleboro.patch.com/articles/father-and-daughter-file-civil-complaint-against-city-attleboro-police-department