Officer Newton was named in a 2023 lawsuit filed by Jermaine Lamar Brinson, alleging that she submitted a fraudulent complaint under penalty of perjury. The lawsuit claimed that Newton’s actions violated Brinson’s Fourth Amendment rights and contributed to his unlawful arrest and detention. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/brinson-v-burnsville-police-dept?utm_source=openai))
Minnesota,Burnsville Police Department,Officer Cynthia McCollum,In 2023