Two Pittsburgh police officers are being sued in federal court over allegations that they misidentified and arrested an Allegheny County man on assault charges without probable cause and violated his constitutional rights.

In a lawsuit filed against Officers Brian Shelton and Joseph Giles, 22-year-old Chiyeh Green alleged that he was wrongfully held in jail for six days despite an ankle monitor from past charges showing he was at home during the time of the assault police accused him of committing, according to an April 9 report by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Here’s what we know.

What led up to Pittsburgh officers arresting Green?

On July 20, 2025, an assault on Sydney Street on Pittsburgh’s South Side was livestreamed on Facebook, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported. The video showed a victim, who is not named, being assaulted by a man and a woman, according to the lawsuit.

During the investigation, officers spoke to the woman, who the victim knew, and were given the name of the man, the suit said. Police were told that the man was the father of the women’s children, with the victim showing Shelton a Facebook profile for “Sly Green.”

How did Pittsburgh officers identify Green?

The Facebook profile the victim pulled up for Shelton showed a Black man, who Shelton wrote “matched” the perpetrator in the video, the lawsuit said.

While with the victim, Shelton received a call from a Pittsburgh detective, who told him that Giles had learned of the video and identified Green as the attacker.

When was Green arrested?

Green was charged on July 24, 2025, with Shelton and several officers arresting him at his home five miles from where the assault took place, the lawsuit said.

His probation officer was also present at the home and told police that Green was on house arrest with an ankle monitor.

How long was Green held in jail?

Green was held at the Allegheny County Jail for six days. The charges were dismissed at a bond hearing on July 30, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported.

“Mr. Green was falsely accused of a crime he clearly did not commit,” said Amanda Shields, one of Green’s attorneys. “We look forward to seeking justice.”

Lawsuit: ‘Only identifiable similarity’ between Green and perpetrator ‘is their race and/or skin color’

The lawsuit alleged that the video of the assault “clearly depicts a different individual who does not resemble” Green committing the act.

“The only identifiable similarity between the male perpetrator depicted in the video evidence and the plaintiff (Green) is their race and/or skin color,” the lawsuit said.

In his affidavit of probable cause, Shelton didn’t include that Green was on probation and wearing an ankle monitor during the incident, according to the lawsuit.

“Shelton conducted a constitutionally deficient investigation by willfully and/or with reckless disregard ignoring exculpatory evidence as well as reasonably discoverable exculpatory evidence,” the lawsuit said.

The lawsuit includes claims of emotional trauma and suffering, economic damages, malicious prosecution, false arrest, false imprisonment, equal protections violations and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

For the 56th consecutive year, the March of Dimes’ March for Babies returned to Pittsburgh, this time at Highmark Stadium. 

Thousands gathered to make a difference for families and make a powerful reminder of just how strong they can be. The event raises critical funds to provide research, programs, education, and advocacy so moms and babies get the best possible start to life.

One of the people at the walk was Amanda Dunn and her family, who have returned for almost two decades because of their daughter.

“We walk for Erin. She was born at 24 weeks, and she weighed 1 pound, 12 ounces. So, she started our walk with March of Dimes,” said Dunn, this year’s John Bricker Legacy Award Winner.

For 19 years, they have been involved with the March of Dimes, helping raise funds and creating awareness. On Sunday, she didn’t walk alone but rather with her family and was joined by thousands walking for the nonprofit.

“They helped us a lot with the research and the development of how far it’s come. I don’t know if Erin would have survived,” said Dunn.

March for Babies is the nation’s largest charitable walk, and a critical one. It spotlights the urgent maternal and infant health crisis in the United States.

“The fight for the health of newborn babies and mothers is important. The ability to bring everyone here is awesome,” said Mark Twerdok, Chair of Walk for Babies.

The walk has been going for 56 years strong and is only growing. This year’s goal is to raise $1 million, and on Sunday, they were over $650,000. It all goes into education, research, hospitals, programs, and more.

“It’s touching. A lot of the returning families have been affected by the mission, and you see the thousands of people here today, really all here to support each other,” said Twerdok.

At the end of the day, this event helps give more first steps, more first birthdays, and more futures.

“Babies and mothers, and that means something to you. We’d love the support. It’s a great cause, a wonderful charity. We’ve been blessed to be a part of it for 19 years,” said Dunn.

If you want to get involved or help donate, you can do so at this link.

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired a top wide receiver in each of the past two offseasons. This year, it was a trade with the Indianapolis Colts that landed them Michael Pittman Jr.

Last season, the Steelers swung big by acquiring DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks. It cost them a second-round draft pick and a massive new contract, but they landed a home run hitter on the outside by bringing Metcalf in.

But according to Ralph Vacchiano of FOX Sports, the Steelers might be considering a move for the big receiver. In a recent article, he outlined why the Washington Commanders are the ideal trade partner.

“Metcalf was a bit of a disappointment last season with just 59 catches for 850 yards and six touchdowns as Rodgers struggled to find him downfield,” he wrote. “He’d have better luck with the younger, stronger Jayden Daniels throwing him the ball. And the Commanders are desperate for a WR opposite Terry McLaurin. Metcalf cost the Steelers a second-round pick. But after a down year, and with three years and more than $100 million left on his contract, something less would do.”

Would Steelers Move Metcalf?

Vacchiano has a fundamental misunderstanding of the Steelers’ plans for 2026, and that’s what fuels this analysis. In his article, he writes about the Steelers deciding between going all-in once again with Aaron Rodgers and rebuilding.

The only problem, the Steelers have already made that decision. They are attempting to win this year, with no plans to rebuild whatsoever.

If that is the main reason the Steelers would consider moving on, consider that case closed. The Steelers aren’t trading him.

Another reason to consider is that the Steelers have maintained their commitment to Metcalf, even when they’ve had easy avenues to opt out. Following the interaction with the Detroit Lions fan that drew a ton of buzz, the Steelers could have used it to activate clauses in his deal that would negate nearly half of the money he was owed.

Instead, the Steelers kept that guaranteed money in his deal. Not only was it a showing of good faith from the organization, but it was also a commitment to the player over the life of the contract.

What Would A Metcalf Trade Look Like?

Vacchiano projected a deal would net less than what the Steelers paid for Metcalf’s services. While the Steelers sent Seattle a second-round pick, Vacchiano believes that the Commanders could acquire Metcalf for a third-round pick in the upcoming draft and a fifth-round pick in the following draft.

The Steelers already have an incomplete wide receiver room with Metcalf as the number one option. Even with him and Pittman Jr. on the roster, the need for another playmaker is glaring.

There’s simply no way the Steelers move on from Metcalf unless the veteran pass-catcher specifically wants out of Pittsburgh. Until that happens, any trade speculation is just gossip.

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