Dan Black, the man who accused Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke of unlawfully detaining him, has filed a lawsuit against the sheriff.
Black’s attorney William Sulton of the Peterson, Johnson and Murray law firm said in a statement that Clarke’s actions were “a gross and arbitrary abuse of power.”
Here is Sulton’s full statement:
“Today, I filed a lawsuit against Sheriff David Clarke to hold him accountable for unlawfully stopping and arresting Dan Black. A couple of weeks ago, Mr. Black filed a complaint with Milwaukee County. It was Mr. Black’s hope that the county would investigate the matter and impose appropriate corrective measures. Sheriff Clarke, however, responded to the complaint by threatening Mr. Black with violence and encouraging others to follow suit. Sheriff Clarke also refused to cooperate with the investigation and ordered his subordinates to do the same. It is clear that only the courts can rein in Sheriff Clarke.
This was a gross and arbitrary abuse of power. Civil and constitutional rights are vain unless they are protected and defended. That is exactly what this lawsuit will accomplish.”
The sheriff's office was asked to comment and told TODAY'S TMJ4 "we don't comment on pending litigation."
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