By Jillian Marshall
Burlington Township, PA (WBNG
Binghamton) A federal judge denies the request to dismiss a lawsuit accusing
Pennsylvania State police of brutality - meaning that lawsuit still stands.
The lawsuit claims the officers used
excessive force in the arrest Robert Leone back in March of 2010.
Police say Leone was responsible for
a hit and run, he led the police on a low speed chase and was acting out of
control.
Leone was convicted of simple
assault, resisting arrest, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer and an
accident involving damage for the hit and run.
He filed a civil suit in federal
court in March 2012 against the Towanda Borough and the officers involved.
Leone says he was brutally beaten
and assaulted by some Pennsylvania State Troopers and officers.
He also says his civil rights were
violated.
Judge Richard Caputo denied the
Borough of Towanda's request to dismiss.