http://www.rawstory.com/2016/09/louisian...d-suspect/
So on the one hand one could applaud the actions of the Police Chief for taking action against a thuggish cop. On the other hand, the story is noticeably silent about the other 3 cops visible in the video who stood there while their pal stomped on the suspect.
So, not quite such a snow-white job there, chief.
Quote:Louisiana cop arrested after he’s filmed kicking handcuffed suspect
Quote:A police officer in Gretna, Louisiana was fired and arrested after he was caught on camera kicking a burglary suspect who was handicapped and prone, the reported.
Quote:Since neither Pineda nor his attorney reported any use of excessive force on his part, the incident did not come to light, said Police Chief Arthur Lawson, until Wallow was the subject of an “internal inquiry” regarding another case.
“It all had been documented,” Lawson said. “It just did not move as quickly as it should have.”
Wallow was placed on administrative leave on Aug. 26 and fired a day later.
So on the one hand one could applaud the actions of the Police Chief for taking action against a thuggish cop. On the other hand, the story is noticeably silent about the other 3 cops visible in the video who stood there while their pal stomped on the suspect.
So, not quite such a snow-white job there, chief.