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PETERSON v. KOPP

Civ. No. 11-2578 (RHK/FLN).

Robert Aaron Peterson, Plaintiff, v. Officer Michael Kopp, in his individual and official capacities, and the Metropolitan Council, Defendants.

United States District Court, D. Minnesota.

October 15, 2012.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Zorislav R. Leyderman , The Law Office of Zorislav R. Leyderman, Minneapolis, Minnesota, for Plaintiff.

Andrew D. Parker , Anthony G. Edwards , Parker Rosen LLC, Minneapolis, Minnesota, for Defendants.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

RICHARD H. KYLE, District Judge.

INTRODUCTION

This case arises out of Plaintiff Robert Peterson's arrest by Defendant Metro Transit Peace Officer Michael Kopp. Peterson and others were gathered at a bus stop late at night in downtown Saint Paul when Kopp ordered him and the others to leave. A verbal altercation ensued, resulting in Kopp pepper-spraying and arresting Peterson for trespass. Peterson commenced this action...

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