Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit May 18, 1982, Nos. 307, 530, Dockets 81-7443, 81-7621 (Wheatley v. Ford)

VAN GRAAFEILAND, Circuit Judge:

This is the second appeal in plaintiff’s action for unlawful arrest and excessive use of force by defendants, members of the Nassau County Police Department. Plaintiff sued in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, seeking damages under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for the alleged violation of his constitutional rights.