Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Sues U.S. Attorney Over False Arrest Claims

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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has initiated legal action against interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.

The lawsuit claims false arrest, malicious prosecution, and defamation stemming from Baraka's arrest on May 9.

The U.S. attorney's office dismissed charges against Baraka just 13 days after they were filed.

Ricky Patel, a special agent with the Department of Homeland Security, is named as a co-defendant in the lawsuit.

Baraka's lawsuit highlights concerns over the conduct of federal law enforcement in his case.

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