In 2014, Boruchowitz was criminally charged with harassing a former District Attorney and abusing his authority. A judge dismissed the case. He subsequently sued the District Attorney for violating his constitutional rights with malicious prosecution, but the lawsuit was dismissed in 2017. ([reviewjournal.com](https://www.reviewjournal.com/investigations/ethics-questions-haunt-sheriffs-captain-documents-reveal-alleged-abuse-of-power-2528080/?utm_source=openai))