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2 South Kingstown police lieutenants sue town, chief after dropped misconduct charges

South Kingstown Published Oct 30, 2026, 8:47 PM

Two South Kingstown Police lieutenants suspended last year over misconduct allegations have filed federal lawsuits against the town, police department and its chief, claiming they were defamed and denied due process.

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