"I intend to vigorously defend my innocence against this misdemeanor charge. I do not know the details of the accusation but I am more than 100% certain that this allegation is without merit and baseless. Anyone that knows me knows that I have always been very passionate about sticking up for the little guy, and when it comes to clearing my own good name and reputation, I will spare no expense or effort to do the same. I do not intend to change my political campaign in any way. I look forward to clearing my name and running on my record of accomplishments – first to my fellow Republicans and then to all the people of Bethel who are entitled to the truth. The people of Bethel expect a full accounting of the facts surrounding this misdemeanor charge and I will do everything possible to provide the full truth."
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On September 26, 2007, ten plaintiffs filed suit in response to an arrest of aday laborers at a public park in Danbury, Connecticut. Plaintiffs amended their complaint on November 26, 2007.
The amended complaint states that plaintiffs sought to remedy the continued discriminatory and unauthorized enforcement of federal immigration laws against the Latino residents of the City of Danbury by Danbury's mayor and its police department.
Plaintiffs allege that the arrests violated their Fourth Amendment rights and the Connecticut Constitution because defendants conducted the arrests without valid warrants, in the absence of exigent circumstances, and without probable cause to believe that plaintiffs were engaged in unlawful activity. In addition, plaintiffs allege that defendants improperly stopped, detained, investigated, searched and arrested plaintiffs. Plaintiffs also allege that defendants violated their Fourteenth Amendment rights when they intentionally targeted plaintiffs, and arrested and detained them on the basis of their race, ethnicity and perceived national origin. Plaintiffs raise First Amendment, Due Process and tort claims.
Plaintiffs request declaratory relief, damages and attorneys fees.
On September 26, 2007, ten plaintiffs filed suit in response to an arrest of aday laborers at a public park in Danbury, Connecticut. Plaintiffs amended their complaint on November 26, 2007.
