Scotto v. Almenas, No. 97-7673 (2nd Cir.) (143 F.3d 105) (May 5, 1998) (Judge John M. Jr. Walker)
Loaded on July 1, 1998
published in Punch and Jurists
July 13, 1998
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Immunity - Absolute and Qualified.
Case held that a parole officer was not entitled to absolute immunity for falsely preparing a parole violation report and recommending that a warrant be issued for the parolee's arrest.
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