ACLU of RI cooperating attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of Mack Blackie, a man who was unlawfully arrested and detained twice, charged, incarcerated for approximately 31 days, and prosecuted for crimes that he did not commit.
Blackie v. City of Woonsocket
Attorney(s)
Joshua D. Xavier
Pro Bono Law Firm(s)
Sinapi Law Associates
Date filed
October 17, 2024
Court
Rhode Island District Court
Judge
udge McConnell and Magistrate Almond
Status
Filed
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