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Illinois Investigates Charges of False DUI Arrests

By Michael

Do you feel you were pulled over for DUI for no reason whatsoever? It’s possible that is the case, at least in Illinois, where lawsuits and internal investigations are looking widespread charges of false DUI arrests. According to Chicago’s ABC7 news site, around 40 lawsuits were filed against Richard Fiorito for alleged false DUI charges. They claimed that he targeted the gay and lesbian community after they left from gay bars. The lawsuits also claim that Fiorito stopped drivers for ?bogus? traffic violations. The plaintiffs say he then made up false reports claiming they were intoxicated. But recently the charges against Fiorito were dropped by Cook County?s State Attorney Anita Alvarez. She said there was not enough evidence to convict him, even with the surveillance video...continue to full post

Full post as published by The DUI Blog on February 15, 2010 (boomark / email).