The court properly granted summary judgment dismissing the claim for false arrest and false imprisonment under 42 USC § 1983. Notwithstanding that the District Attorney's office ultimately dismissed the charges against plaintiff, defendants established prima facie probable cause for the arrest, and plaintiff failed to raise a triable issue of fact. The victim told the investigating detective that a man had exposed himself and made lewd comments, and provided a detailed...
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