High Court Will Hear Dispute Over Malicious Prosecution Claims

The Supreme Court agreed to look at when civil rights claims can be brought against police for a malicious prosecution.

The justices said Wednesday they will look at which rule governs this type of claim.

The case stems from the lawsuit jewelry store owner Jascha Chiaverini brought against police in Napoleon, Ohio after he was charged with felony money-laundering, misdemeanor retaining-stolen-property charge, and violating his license, charges that were later dropped.

Chiaverini argues police fabricated evidence to generate a felony money-laundering charge against him and that the misconduct would be enough to bring a malicious prosecution claim under the Fourth ...