Woman swears at toilet, settles lawsuit

Scranton, Pennsylvania, Oct 23: The city of Scranton is paying USD19,000 to a woman who was arrested on disorderly conduct charges for swearing at her overflowing toilet.

Scranton is also paying Dawn Herb`s legal fees. Herb was arrested last year after a neighbour, an off-duty police officer, heard her cursing through an open window. A judge later found her not guilty, saying her language was constitutionally protected free speech. The American Civil Liberties Union, a civil rights group, announced the settlement Wednesday. Bureau Report