A list of ethics violations, judicial and prosecutorial misconduct and civil rights violations experienced by Kaba Sory in Rhode Island courts.

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Complaint One:  Case P2-971690A.  Mr. Sory is an African immigrant currently serving  a 30 year sentence with 8 years to serve and 22 years suspended.  Mr. Sory refused a deal with 4 years to serve and 6 years suspended.  He was charged and convicted of 3 counts of possession with intent to deliver 1 ounce to 1 kilogram of heroin and conspiracy.   Mr. Sory, who asserts he was never in trouble in his own country or during his 3 years in this country,  maintains his innocence.  Mr. Sory also asserts race and his lack of knowledge regarding our system of "justice" played a part in his wrongful conviction.  Mr. Sory asserts he has regularly worked 2 jobs since his arrival in this country to support himself and to help his family in Africa. 

Mr. Sory asserts on 3-20-97 he was asked by a roommate whose car wasn't working for a ride to the Pawtucket post office so this roommate could pick up a package that had arrived from Thailand.  This roommate asserted this package was a radio that he had ordered.  His roommate presented an ID while signing for the package and post office staff said Mr. Sory would also have to present an ID for his roommate to be able to pick up the package.  Mr. Sory complied and he and his roommate left the post office with the package.  They placed the package in the trunk of Mr. Sory's car.  Mr. Sory and his roommate were then surrounded and arrested by Pawtucket Police. 

Mr. Sory asserts he was never read his rights or signed a rights form at the police station.  They were brought before Justice DiRobbio the following day and allowed only to plead on the charges.  Mr. Sory asserts he was then transported to the ACI where he was held without bail for one year.   Mr. Sory was represented by Atty. John Ruginski until funds ran out and then he was appointed public defender Richard Ciccone.  Mr. Sory was finally released on bail after posting bond and remained free for about 7 months.  Mr. Sory asserts he was never indicted and the State proceeded with the trial. 

Mr. Sory asserts at a hearing with Judge Pfeiffer prior to trial that one count against him had been dismissed.  Mr. Sory asserts this dismissed count reappeared after trial and remains part of his record.  Mr. Sory asserts at no time during trial or his arrest did he ever see any drugs and asserts he was told the drugs were being held in Boston or New York.  Mr. Sory asserts that at trial all that was presented was a box with a book, kitchen utensils and some unfamiliar paperwork.  Plus, the address on the box was for a Mohamed Traory at 124 Imest Ave.   Mr. Sory's address was 124 West Avenue and Mr. Sory's roommate's name was KanKoumady Traory.  Mr. Sory also asserts the box was never opened by either him or his roommate and when opened at trial, no drugs were presented to the court.   Additionally, Mr. Sory's roommate testified Mr. Sory was only giving him a ride due to his car being broken down.    Unverified

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