The ACLU of Pennsylvania filed a federal lawsuit on May 3, 2016, on behalf of Michael Gratteri, who was arrested and jailed after he posted a video on Facebook of his interaction with a Ford City police officer over a parking dispute in front of his home. According to the lawsuit, the officer charged Gratteri with violating the Wiretap Act after receiving advice from Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi. 

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Attorney(s)

Sara Rose (ACLU-PA); Christy Foreman

Date filed

May 3, 2016

Court

U.S. District Court for the Western District

Status

Open