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December 27, 2011

LAURA CRIMALDI Associated Press Tue Dec 27, 2011, 05:37 PM EST

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A former Rhode Island stripper has filed a federal lawsuit against a suspended North Providence police chief who is accused of stealing more than $700 from her purse after an August car chase.

Pawtucket resident Justina Cardoso is seeking $250,000 in damages from Col. John Whiting of North Attleborough, Mass., who also faces criminal charges in state court.

The 21-year-old Cardoso claims in a suit filed Dec. 22 that Whiting violated her constitutional rights protecting her from illegal searches and granting her due process.

Prosecutors say the 57-year-old Whiting stole $714 from Cardoso's purse after chasing a car she was riding in. Whiting denies the charges.

Cardoso's attorney declined to comment. Whiting and his attorney did not return messages.

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