One of two NYPD detectives accused of making a false drug arrest is standing trial.

The court case got underway Monday for Sasha Cordoba.

It was last February NY1 brought you the exclusive story about the 2014 incident.

This video shows Detectives Cordoba and Kevin Desormeau inside searching Roosevelt McCoy after removing him from a pool hall.

McCoy was arrested and charged with selling drugs, even though prosecutors say the video shows the cops never found anything,

McCoy spent 51 days on Rikers Island following his wrongful arrest.

Both officers have been suspended and face 4 to 7 years in prison if convicted.