"Section 1983 authorizes a claim for relief only for violations of federally protected rights, not state law rights," writes Martin A. Schwartz. Lack of probable cause is an essential element of a ...

The Supreme Court has removed a barrier for those seeking to bring lawsuits against law enforcement for malicious prosecution. The court's decision on Monday is a victory for those falsely accused of ...

SANTA FE, N.M. — Actor Alec Baldwin has filed a civil lawsuit for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.” ...