The Chattanooga City Council will hear an appeal from the city police officer accused of assaulting a 71-year-old Wal-Mart greeter on Christmas Eve.
Officer Kenneth Freeman was demoted from detective to a patrol position and suspended for 28 days without pay late last month after an internal affairs investigation found he used excessive force, engaged in conduct unbecoming an officer and followed improper procedures.
The greeter, Bill Walker, touched Officer Freeman on the arm after asking to see his receipt and not getting a response, according to reports. Officer Freeman, who was shopping while on duty Christmas Eve, is accused of pushing Mr. Walker to the ground, then standing over him and shouting at him.
The City Council hearing will be held March 9, and the officer is expected to seek relief from the demotion and loss of pay.
On Monday, Mr. Walker filed a $21 million federal lawsuit against Mr. Freeman and the city of Chattanooga.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting a criminal probe into the matter.
________________
http://www.chattanoogapulse.com/pulseblog/43-notes-from-the-editor/534-det-freeman-to-appeal-suspension
No comments:
Post a Comment