Kurtz v. City Of Shrewsbury

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• explaining that “malicious prosecution by itself is not punishable under § 1983 because it does not allege a constitutional injury”
• explaining that officers who had probable cause to arrest and prosecute plaintiff cannot be held liable for state law torts of false arrest and malicious prosecution
• finding claim of false arrest failed because defendants had probable cause to arrest suspect; no discussion as to qualified immunity or clearly established rights

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