Earlier this month we complained about the raid on a fundraising benefit in Racine, Wisconsin where scores of people were arrested and fined outrageous amounts because techno music was played at the event. More details of the Racine case are at Haunted House Party.

Today, via Instapundit , we learn a grand jury is contemplating false arrest charges against police for their conduct in what has become known as the "K-Mart Sweep" in Houston.

The mass arrests in the K-Mart sweep resulted in lawsuits filed against the city of Houston and the suspension of 13 police supervisors . More than 270 people were arrested in the parking lot on trespass and curfew charges that have since been dismissed. The Houston Police Chief was indicted for aggravated perjury and has resigned pending the outcome of his case.

Here's an interesting twist:

"The police union expressed concern that the grand jury reviewing the case was impaneled only two weeks ago. "We wanted a very seasoned grand jury to hear this," [Union president] Marticiuc said."

Maybe we should start filing motions to dismiss on behalf of our clients on the grounds that an "unseasoned grand jury" returned the Indictment, and that had an experienced grand jury deliberated on the case, our clients wouldn't have been charged.

Right.

In the meantime, we hope the grand jury takes a hard look at whoever authorized the mass arrests and takes appropriate action--and that the authorities in Racine do the same there.