This is getting headlines on Fox News. Here is the worst part, in the bold below, they lied about what happened. Again, hurting their reputation. If not for the video camera, then what?
According to the mayor, he is in stable, but serious condition. I try to support men in uniform, but this is going to turn MANY off. Just read through some of the comments...on Fox News.
Buffalo protester pushed to ground, starts bleeding, video shows; 2 cops suspended: reports
Buffalo protester pushed to ground, starts bleeding, video shows; 2 cops suspended: reports
Two Buffalo, N.Y., police officers have been suspended without pay and an internal affairs investigation launched after a shocking video showed officers push an elderly man, who then fell to the ground and started bleeding on the sidewalk, according to reports.
"He's bleeding out his ear!" someone is heard saying on the video.
The man appeared unresponsive on the sidewalk as officers in riot gear continued a sweep of an area oustide Buffalo City Hall shortly before the city's 9.p.m curfew took effect, Buffalo radio station WBFO reported.
Police initially said the man "tripped & fell" without mentioning that officers had pushed him.
"A 5th person was arrested during a skirmish with other protestors and also charged with disorderly conduct. During that skirmish involving protestors, one person was injured when he tripped & fell," a police spokesman said in a statement.
Yup. I think all cops should be required to wear body cameras, and they should have no way of turning them off. If the cops camera isn't working, he must go back to the station.
The Court system assumes they are telling the truth, but it is quite obvious they lie. These cops should be charged with elder abuse at the least and lose their jobs.
There is no place for cops who have no common sense, and compound their incompetence with lies.