The city's LGBT community (in addition to, ya know, people who don't enjoy police misconduct) received good news Thursday when it was announced Officer Richard Fiorito has been placed on desk duty pending the resolution of 20-some federal lawsuits alleging his misconduct.
The Independent Police Review Authority is looking into accusations of police misconduct, including the pepper-spraying of children, against Obama supporters celebrating his election on Tuesday night. The incident has led to a federal lawsuit filed by the family, asking for.more than $150,000 in damages. According to the WBBM:
Christina Ballard and Cornelius Voss were driving their young niece home Tuesday night following Obama’s win when three unmarked police cars began driving alongside them, according to family attorney Gregory Kulis.Continue reading "Investigation Into Police Misconduct on Election Night"
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