Lawsuit Filed By Man Arrested For Trespassing While Collecting Seaweed

(South Kingstown, RI)--The individual who was arrested for trespassing on a beach in South Kingstown earlier this year is filing a lawsuit.Scott Keely's suit, filed in federal court last week, alleges that the town and the police officer, David Marler, violated his rights in the state and federal constitution when he was arrested for collecting seaweed in June.The charge against Keeley was dropped, an apology was issued and the police department made a policy change after the arrest.Keeley tells The Providence Journal his goal is to initiate change across the state and expand shoreline access.


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