Michael Jennings was arrested in May while watering his out-of-town neighbor's plants, per their request. His lawsuit alleges that his arrest resulted in a loss of constitutional rights, emotional distress and PTSD.
Michael Jennings, a Black pastor who was arrested in May while watering his out-of-town neighbor's plants, per their request, filed aagainst three Alabama police officers and the city of Childersburg Friday. The lawsuit alleges that the arrest resulted in a loss of constitutional rights, emotional distress and PTSD for Jennings.
This image captured from bodycam video, and released by the Childersburg Police Department, shows Michael Jennings, right, in custody in Childersburg, Ala., on May 22, 2022. Jennings says he was helping out a neighbor by watering flowers when officers showed up and placed him under arrest within moments.
Jennings identified himself to authorities as"Pastor Jennings," but refused to provide proof of identification, the lawsuit states. The officers then arrested him on charges of obstructing government operations, the suit says.
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