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Bloomington Police Chief Accused in Civil Rights Lawsuit | Peoria News
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Bloomington’s assistant police chief, Paul Williams, alleging he violated the civil rights of two DoorDash drivers during an off-duty encounter. The suit claims Williams arrested them for disorderly conduct without probable cause, seized their phones, and subjected them to false arrest — all after one driver allegedly gave him the middle finger. Though neither man was formally charged, they incurred $1,000 in legal fees. Their attorney is seeking unspecified damages as the case moves forward. In response, Bloomington has launched a formal investigation…
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