Man files "finger suit" against deputies

CLACKAMAS, Ore. (AP) - March 2, 2010

That's what an Oregon man is asking a federal court.

Robert Ekas claims his rights were violated for flipping-off Clackamas County deputies.

The lawsuit charges he was given traffic tickets after raising his middle finger to a deputy while driving.

Those tickets were later dismissed.

A month later, Ekas says he flipped the bird to another deputy and was detained but not ticketed.

Ekas charges he's being harassed.

An attorney for the county is declining to comment on the lawsuit.

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