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A Centereach woman is taking legal action against the Nassau County Police Department over her arrest during a 2024 Legislature hearing.
The suit claims officers arrested the wrong suspect while responding to a report of an unruly person at the hearing on the Mask Transparency Act.
Maria Campanelli says she suffered a traumatic brain injury, bruising and emotional distress following the incident.
The 27-year-old is seeking $60 million in damages, according to the lawsuit.
News 12 is waiting to hear back from Nassau County for comment on the pending litigation.
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