No Criminal Wrongdoing Found in Case of Officer Who Hit Handcuffed Man
The incident occurred Aug. 5 outside of Laurel Station Bar & Grill.
The State's Attorney for Prince George's County has found "no apparent criminal wrongdoing" from an August case in which a Laurel Police officer struck a handcuffed man, according to a statement from the City of Laurel. The incident occurred on Aug. 5 around 2 a.m. as police responded to a report of a fight at Laurel Station Bar and Grill (14933 Baltimore Ave.). In a cellphone video captured by an eyewitness, one officer—later identified in court documents as Pfc. J. Diaz-Chavarria—appears to hit a man outside the bar after he is already restrained. The case drew sharp criticism and allegations of brutality. D'Ante Williams, the man who was hit, filed a $3 milion lawsuit against the City of Laurel accusing police of assault, battery, and …
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9:37 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/dec/11/no-charges-laurel-officer-who-struck-handcuffed-ma/ The Washington Times story linked to above has a lot more information. more ›