Overview

• A man who was ticketed by Buffalo police for shouting at them to turn on their headlights has been granted the right to sue by an appeals court.
• The incident, which occurred in December 2016, led to a lawsuit claiming false arrest, malicious prosecution, and First Amendment retaliation.
• The appeals court's decision reverses a previous ruling that dismissed the case, sending it back to district court for trial.
• The lawsuit seeks a symbolic $1 and acknowledgment of inappropriate action by the officers involved in both the ticketing and a separate, fatal arrest.
• The case raises questions about the limits of free speech and the responsibilities of law enforcement officers.