April 23, 2005
Cell Phone Video At Center Of Police Controversy
Bringing to mind the Rodney King beating videotaped by an amateur, an incident in Chicago involving police brutality of a traffic violator was recorded by a witness through the video of a camera phone, reports NBC5.com.
"Through the camera, Chicago police officers appear to strike and kick an uncooperative suspect, and through the video, it appears that the people in the car disregarded police instructions not to get out of the car and do appear to resist arrest.
One attorney said the force was unjustified and said he is filing a lawsuit next week on behalf of what he calls victims of police brutality.
The man who recorded the video said tensions between the police and residents in his community are common. "We know the police have had a history of doing things like this," said the man, who also requested anonymity. "So, I just record every time."
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-- Citizen captures police act of racism on camera phone
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