A McKees Rocks police officer has sued the borough, saying he was fired for not pursuing cases against nine suspected drunk drivers who were protected by friends in high places.
In a lawsuit filed last week in federal court, Jeffrey Rosenwald claims he was ordered by police officials and the mayor to ignore the cases in November 2001, but was then fired 1 1/2 years later. Rosenwald claims he followed the orders to protect his job and was singled out as the fall guy.
Rosenwald, a McKees Rocks officer from 1995 to last year, is seeking more than $100,000 in damages.
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Solicitor John Bacharach said he's confident the borough will successfully defend itself.
First Published: April 8, 2004, 4:00 a.m.
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