Rectal Probes

Inauguration Day Protesters Sue D.C. Police Over Rectal Probes

Police fire pepper spray on protestors during a demonstration after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington. (AP/John Minchillo)
WASHINGTON — Blasting District of Columbia police for abuse, including rectal probing, four people swept up in mass arrests during Inauguration Day protests sued the District and its Metropolitan Police force Wednesday on civil rights charges.