City settles civil case involving former police officer for $3 million
The City of Claremont has settled out of court for $3 million, bringing an end to a federal civil lawsuit brought by a 38-year-old Highland, California woman alleging sexual misconduct against the city, former police officer Gabriel Arellanes, and 10 unnamed city employees. Arellanes still faces felony criminal charges of forced oral copulation. In that case, he waived his right to a preliminary hearing on June 23. He’s due back in court on August 13. Courier file photo
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