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FOREST v. PAWTUCKET POLICE DEPT.

No. 03-2652.

377 F.3d 52 (2004)

Richard J. FOREST; Nancy Forest; Elizabeth Forest, Plaintiffs-Appellants v. PAWTUCKET POLICE DEPARTMENT; City of Pawtucket, by and through its Treasurer, Ronald Wunschel; Scott M. Feeley, in his individual and official capacity; John Clarkson, in his individual and official capacity; George L. Kelley, in his individual and official capacity; Dennis Smith, in his individual and official capacity; William Magill, in his individual and official capacity; Defendants-Appellees, Jeffrey T. Montella; Gail Montella, individually and as parent/legal guardian of Jeffrey T. Montella; Charles Montella, Defendants.

United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit.

Decided July 28, 2004.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jeffrey D. Sowa was on brief for appellant.

Marc DeSisto was on brief for appellee.

Before TORRUELLA, Circuit Judge, ROSENN, Senior Circuit Judge, HOWARD, Circuit Judge.

ROSENN, Senior Circuit Judge.

This appeal presents an important, although not infrequent, question arising out of the delicate relationship between a teacher and student in the public school system. The question is: how deep must a police investigation extend before there is sufficient probable cause for the arrest of a school teacher accused of sexually molesting a student? At stake is the professional career and reputation...

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