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PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh property owner and reporter who recorded footage of a violent protest after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, and whose identity was later disclosed, disagrees with the Pittsburgh Police Department that state law precludes her lawsuit’s claims of liability against it.
Ashley Zoe Fox of Pittsburgh initially filed suit in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas on Oct. 26 versus the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, also of Pittsburgh.
“The plaintiff was filming the protest that occurred on May 30, 2020. During that protest, the plaintiff captured video footage that was submitted to the defendant for use in the prosecution of individuals shown damaging the defendant’s property. Plaintiff was assured by Det. Frank Rosato and Det. John Baker, who both work for the defendant, that the submitted evidence would remain completely anonymous,” the suit said.
Bloomsburg, Pa.â Scott Township Police Department Officer Jacob Grassley said he observed a vehicle with expired registration stickers traveling around 2697 Columbia Boulevard, according to an affidavit.
Grassley said on Sept. 15 at approximately 7:57 p.m. he pulled the car over and told the occupants about the expired stickers.
The driver allegedly admitted to having an expired license, as well.
According to Grassley, he noticed marks on the arms of the driver, who was identified as Stevie Nicole Cokosky, 29, of Ranshaw.
According to the report, Grassley asked Cokosky if she had used drugs to which she allegedly replied she had not.
Grassly said he continued to question Cokosky. Grassly said Cokosky would not comply to a search of the vehicle. According to the report, Grassly called a K9 unit.