Everyday Law · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
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AI illustrationA man sues the City of Buffalo after his arrest for a bar fight. Can he win?
Your callCan the City of Buffalo be sued for false arrest and malicious prosecution?
TL;DR
- 1A man was arrested for fighting with an off-duty police officer outside a bar, ending with a knife brandishing.
- 2He claims that police falsely arrested him, but charges were after video showed the officer was the aggressor.
- 3The City of Buffalo wants the case dropped, saying there was proper reason to arrest him based on witness statements.




