ALBUQUERQUE
Federal jurors have awarded $35,000 to a former state police officer who contended he was battered and unjustly arrested by Albuquerque police three years ago.
The jury ruled yesterday that Albuquerque police used excessive force against former officer Saul Canizales and wrongfully arrested him.
Canizales and another rookie state police officer were off duty in May 2005 when they got into a confrontation with Albuquerque officers.
Canizales and the other officer resigned shortly after their arrests.
Canizales' sued the Albuquerque police, alleging he was falsely arrested and suffered emotional distress after being battered.
The lawsuit contended Canizales was not threatening but was attacked by an officer.
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