Naperville Man Says He's Been Pulled Over More Than 200 Times

A Naperville man said police have pulled him over more than 200 times and a formal investigation is being conducted into the conduct of officers at a recent traffic stop with the man, CBS Chicago reports.

Basim Esmail’s issue with the police goes back 20 years when he was denied a liquor license. Esmail took out 129 full-page newspaper ads to bring attention to the issue. He fought his denial in court and won.

“Very, very hard to fight city hall but you can fight them and beat them if you are persistent, but there is a price to pay,” Esmail said. “The police department will harass you the rest of your life.”

Esmail claims over the years he has been pulled over more than 200 times, most recently for a broken headlight.

Naperville Police Chief Robert W. Marshall told CBS Chicago that Esmail is not being targeted. He also cast doubt on the claim that he’s been pulled over 200 times.