Read previewA Fresno police officer issued a California man with a ticket for jaywalking in 2019.
But instead of taking the fine on the chin, John Christopher Spatafore launched a campaign of revenge against the cop, which included filing false police reports about him, according to a civil lawsuit.
AdvertisementAccording to the local outlet, the officer's lawyer, Brian Whelan, described the lawsuit as addressing a "cyber campaign of hate and revenge" waged against the policeman and his family.
According to the lawsuit, Spatafore then filed two false police reports against the officer.
In the second, Spatafore alleged that the officer's wife was a victim of domestic violence, according to the lawsuit.
Persons:
—, John Christopher Spatafore, John Doe, Brian Whelan, Spatafore
Organizations:
Service, Fresno, jaywalking, Business, Fresno Bee, Fresno City Hall
Locations:
California, Fresno