Lawsuit claims Kingston police arrested innocent man, withheld evidence

Lawsuit claims Kingston police arrested innocent man, withheld evidence

The man, who spent eight days in jail, says he lost his job and housing because of a false arrest and malicious prosecution.

Kingston police face civil rights lawsuit from man who claims he was wrongfully accused

A federal civil rights lawsuit has been initiated against the Kingston Police Department, accusing officers of wrongfully arresting a man for a burglary despite having access to evidence that contradicted his involvement. The plaintiff, James Boykin, was charged in connection with a December 2023 break-in at a neighboring apartment, but court filings allege that investigators disregarded evidence that clearly indicated his innocence. According t…