Unser sues Darren White, Bernalillo County

Racing legend Al Unser has sued Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White and Republican congressional candidate, KOB.com is reporting on its website.

The arrest came in August 2006 when Hall of Fame race car drivers and brothers Al and Bobby Unser were arrested when they failed to heed sheriff deputies' admonitions at a crime scene.

The KOB report says:

Indy racing legend Al Unser Senior has filed a federal suit against Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White, three of his deputies and Bernalillo County commissioners claiming his rights were violated when he was arrested in 2006.

Unser was taken into custody at the perimeter of a crime scene. Deputies allege he was failing to follow orders.

Unser claims that authorities knew he had done nothing wrong and that his rights were violated when authorities elected to put him on trial.

Unser’s suit says that he’s seeking compensation for the violation of his rights, court costs and compensation for injuries. He also wants his record expunged.

White's campaign had no response to the news.

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