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Public commenter alleges civil rights violations by Richmond Heights police, says he plans legal action
Summary
At the May 20 St. Louis County Council meeting, Garrett Meece alleged civil-rights violations by the Richmond Heights Police Department, described what he called unlawful detention and retaliation, and said he is drafting a lawsuit and seeking media attention
Garrett Meece addressed the St. Louis County Council during the public forum on May 20 and alleged multiple civil rights violations by the Richmond Heights Police Department and private security during an encounter he described as unlawful.
Meece said security and mall staff declined to protect him from restraint by another person and that Richmond Heights officers unlawfully…
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