The Latest: Lawyer will try to dismiss parody Facebook suit
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Latest on a man suing a city after being arrested and acquitted of a felony for creating a parody Facebook page (all times local):
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An attorney representing a Cleveland suburb sued by a man arrested for creating a Facebook page parodying the city's police department says he'll file motions to dismiss the lawsuit.
Anthony Novak filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the city of Parma and three officers. Authorities said he created the Facebook page in March 2016 and posted items suggesting police were performing abortions for teenagers.
The lawsuit seeks financial compensation, legal fees and an injunction against Parma police.