Woman Sues Clearwater Over Alleged Unreasonable Arrest and DUI Manslaughter Charges

Lawsuit Alleges Unreasonable Arrest

• ⚖️ Hannah Ray is suing the City of Clearwater, claiming her December 2022 arrest for DUI manslaughter was unjustified and unreasonable.
• 📌 The lawsuit asserts that Ray's Fourth Amendment rights were violated during the arrest.

DUI Manslaughter Charges Dropped

• 🚗 Ray was arrested in connection with a crash that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.
• 📉 Despite initial charges of DUI manslaughter, all charges against Ray were dropped approximately one month later.
• 📸 Her mug shot and arrest details remained on the Clearwater Police Department's social media, contributing to the lawsuit's claims.

Claims of False Arrest and Emotional Distress

• 🛣️ Ray's attorney argues that road closure and detour signs were missing at the accident scene.
• 🧐 The attorney claims the arresting officer made false statements in the arrest report, citing inconsistencies observed in videos of sobriety tests.
• 💔 The lawsuit includes counts for false arrest, violation of Fourth Amendment rights, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violation of 14th Amendment due process rights.

Call for Accountability

• 🗣️ Ray and her legal team are seeking accountability from both the officer involved and the city of Clearwater.
• 🏛️ The City of Clearwater and its police department have stated they cannot comment on active litigation.