Black woman sues Utah police officer for unlawful arrest

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Black woman who says she was unlawfully arrested and charged with driving under the influence despite passing numerous sobriety tests in 2018 is suing a Utah police officer for violating her constitutional rights. According to the lawsuit filed Monday, Donna Miller alleges that Murray City Officer Jarom Allred targeted her because of her race. Miller’s license was suspended and her car was impounded, in addition to the charges, which were later dropped. The lawsuit names Allred and the City of Murray as defendants. Murray city attorney Heather White says the city denies any claims that Allred’s actions were driven by racial profiling.