Rich v. Miller — 2d Cir. (argued September 10, 2026)
The Second Circuit considers whether Benjamin Rich's civil-rights case against two New York City police officers should have survived summary judgment. After criminal charges against Rich were dismissed, he sued for malicious prosecution and denial of a fair trial. The appeal turns on what Detective Michael Miller knew about the key eyewitness's account, and whether probable cause nonetheless supported Rich's arrest and prosecution.
Rich v. Miller (No. 25-1387) — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, argued September 10, 2026.
Sources
Argument audio — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (public domain, 17 U.S.C. § 105):https://ww3.ca2.uscourts.gov/audio/25-1387.mp3
Argument listing — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit:https://ww3.ca2.uscourts.gov/oral_arguments.html
Argument calendar — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit:https://www.huntcal.com/cal/eventview/USCA2/USCA2?yr=2026&id=785938252&v=d&d=10&m=9&s=l
Summary-judgment order — U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York:https://cases.justia.com/federal/district-courts/new-york/nysdce/1%3A2021cv03835/559384/175/0.pdf?ts=1747313600
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:15Advocate — Benjamin Rich
- 10:16Advocate — Detectives Miller and Corrado