Here in Ottawa, Dean Verger of Rasputin's Folk Cafe sends out a weekly newsletter. In the gossip section of March 30th's newsletter, I was disturbed to read this (quoted, line breaks removed):

Paul and Carol rented Rasputin's for a Sunday afternoon celebration. But the reason was unusual. They had been picnicking last fall in a park in NYC when two men attacked and beat them. While being hit Paul realized they were really undercover police officers. The arrest was based on an incorrect belief of marijuana use. Neither smokes. At the station they were not allowed to call the consulate. But a bystander in the park did. When Paul got back to Canada he asked for a blood test which showed he was clean. Three court appearances later, with NYC police plea bargaining each time, Paul and Carol were finally completely exonerated. From the beginning he had only asked for an apology from the officers, which he has never received. Sunday was a day with friends, family, children, food, music, and a humourous rendition of the shocking episode. Paul finished his story by stating that we need the police, that he believes in them, but more, we need good police.

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Any comments? Know of similar incidents?