Tuesday, May 5, 1998
Barbara White Gentile v. Gary Bauder

No. 91,519

Place of Origin
Dade County

Facts
In 1990 Detective Barbara Gentile heard allegations that Bauder was luring boys to his house, giving them drugs and alcohol, and using them for child pornography. Bauder was arrested and convicted, but his conviction was overturned by the Third District Court on grounds there was no probable cause for his arrest. He then sued Gentile for civil damages. The trial court dismissed the complaint, but the Third District reversed for a new trial