Ohio police chief sues over raid at his homeJanuary 09, 2009 22:44 EST
CINCINNATI (AP) -- The police chief of a small southwest Ohio community has filed a federal lawsuit over a raid of his home by other law-enforcement agencies.
New Richmond Chief David Willoughby says in the lawsuit filed Friday that his wrists were injured when he was handcuffed with excessive force during the Oct. 24 raid. He says the ordeal upset his family.
The raid was part of an investigation by state agents into stalking and voyeurism allegations against Willoughby. His attorney, Eric Deters, says the chief maintains his innocence.
Clermont County Sheriff A.J. "Tim" Rodenberg says he doesn't believe actions by his office were illegal. Spokesman Ted Hart with the Ohio attorney general's office says he cannot comment on the investigation by state agents or the lawsuit.
The lawsuit asks for unspecified damages.
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Information from: The Cincinnati Enquirer,
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