Scope and Contents From the File: In this case, the ACLU represented father and son Ad Fried and Michael Fried of the Friday Observer, a weekly newspaper. Editor Ad Fried published an editorial written by his son Michael on the front page of the February 6-12, 1974 issue of the paper which openly critized the San Leandro police. Officer George Gomes, who had recently cited Michael Fried for a parking violation, was targeted specifically, and photos of him were published which suggested improper conduct. George Gomes sued...