Former Naperville student files lawsuit over 2019 AirPods theft allegations
NAPERVILLE, Ill. —A former high school student is behind a federal lawsuit against the city of Naperville and members of its police department.
Attorneys say it all centers on a pair of AirPods and allegations made against a high school student.
The lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a young woman named Amara Harris, who was a student at Naperville High School in 2019.
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“Last night on behalf of Amara Harris, we filed a federal lawsuit alleging the city of Naperville abused process, maliciously prosecuted her, violated rights and inflicted emotional distress cause they did not want to admit they were wrong,” said attorney Todd Yeary.
Harris was accused of stealing a pair of AirPods from another student and was charged with theft. She was issued a fine and refused to pay it because she maintained her innocence.
The case ended up going to trial and she was exonerated last year.
Last Sunday, 53 months after first being accused of the crime, Harris graduated from Spelman College with a degree in international studies. She said the last few years have been exhausting.
“I saw my daughter go across that stage and say in spite of I’m still going to persevere and that for me was exhilarating,” said Marla Baker, Harris’ mother. “Everything you teach these kids in these schools is the exact same thing you need to practice in positions of power.”
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WGN has reached out to the city of Naperville for comment on the lawsuit, but has not yet heard back.
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