Chet Szymecki Sues Norfolk for $2Mil

[OakRidgeStars]

http://hamptonroads.com/2009/06/gunrigh ... -07-arrest

NORFOLK

A Yorktown advocate of the right to openly carry firearms has filed another federal lawsuit over his one-hour detention during the June 2007 Harborfest, this one alleging excessive force against four policemen involved.

Chester "Chet" Szymecki Jr., who is proceeding without a lawyer, alleges that intentionally tight handcuffs and his physical removal from the festival site at Town Point Park caused pain and aggravated existing neurological problems. He seeks $2 million plus costs.

The local criminal charge against him over wearing a holstered .45-caliber handgun at the festival was withdrawn. Virginia law prohibits localities from regulating firearms.

The city settled a previous federal suit over the constitutionality of his arrest with a $15,000 payout before a scheduled December trial but admitted no wrongdoing.

City Attorney Bernard Pishko said Thursday that the city's position is that there was no excessive force.

"The officers' version doesn't confirm Szymecki's allegations," Pishko said.

Matthew Bowers, (757) 222-3893, matthew.bowers@pilotonline.com

[Vahunter]

"The officers' version doesn't confirm Szymecki's allegations," Pishko said.

Why of course it doesn't Szymecki should have upped the anty and sued for 20 mil.

[Bobtail1911]

He has a way of winning friends and influencing people doesn't he?

[herohog]

He has a way of winning lawsuits and influencing people doesn't he?

There. I fixed it for you.