By Ericka Blount Danois on Jun 3rd 2010 10:44AM
Filed under: News
On the heels of the Detroit police shooting of
7-year-old Aiyanna Jones, and an investigation into Brooklyn's 81st precinct for arresting people not involved in any wrongdoing, comes news that federal authorities are reviewing a 15-year-old African American boy's claim that Indianapolis police beat him so badly that one of his eyes swelled shut.The investigation began only because black community leaders called for a civil rights investigation into the teen's claim that white officers kneed, kicked and punched him when he tried to comfort his younger brother, whom he said was being wrongfully arrested on a burglary charge.
The Indianapolis police said they were called by neighbors who reported seeing the younger boy trying to break into a vacant house on May 16. Police said the 15-year-old interfered with the arrest and tried to incite a crowd against the officers. The 15-year-old was arrested on a preliminary charge of disorderly conduct, but prosecutors have not yet filed formal charges. A hearing was set for Thursday in juvenile court.
"The facts are being reviewed by the FBI, the U.S. attorney's office for the Southern District of Indiana and the Department of Justice to determine if an investigation is warranted," said the Supervisory Special Agent
Drew Northern, an FBI spokesman.
Marion County Prosecutor
Carl Brizzi said Tuesday he had begun a criminal investigation into the May 16 incident and that police are conducting their own internal investigation.
The four arresting officers have been placed on administrative duty pending an internal investigation. Brizzi said he would try to determine whether the officers used excessive force or broke the law. He said he met with internal affairs investigators and reviewed witness statements.
Elder Lionel Rush, a member of the Concerned Clergy, said the black community would be more likely to accept the results of an independent investigation.
Why does it take civil rights activists to force the issue of an independent investigation? If a child comes out of a police precinct with his face so badly bruised that his eye is swollen shut, isn't it enough to say that the officers used excessive force?
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By: nowyouknow on 6/03/2010 3:27PM
What you don't know about one of the 4 cops that beat the 15yr old is had a police record. He was arrested in 2004.
He was a felon who somehow made a deal to have his record expunged.
This cop I am referring to has a history of bad behavior unbecoming of a police officer. And he remains on the force.
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By: Remember what you said here on 6/03/2010 3:29PM
It took 4 cops to beat the s**t out of a 15 yr small teenager? All for being vocal about what was happening to his brother?
Easy for you to say Gary Williams he's not your son!
He could have been subdued without the violent beating.
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By: Mike on 6/04/2010 4:14PM
Everyone knows if you interfere with the police during an arrest you are going to get your azz kicked. They carry guns, mace, billy clubs, hand cuffs, and attack dogs for a reason. You have to be a complete moron or suicidal to go against them. Maybe his parents, friends and relatives will burn their neighborhood down in protest. LOL. Keep doing this stupid behavior and we will keep building more jails until you get the picture. Which at the rate you people are going now will be never.
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By: SickofU on 6/04/2010 4:22PM
@Mike - I don't think any African American commenting or reading this blog needs nor cares about your racist opinion(s). You must be a miserable and lonely piece of flesh.
Find your way back to your own kind and make some noise there PWTR...
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By: Mike on 6/04/2010 4:46PM
At least you do, and anybody with a brain knows my comment was the truth. Try reading it again with an open mind and tell me what doesn't ring true.
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By: "SWEET P" on 6/05/2010 6:41AM
The Police have been "TERRORIZING" the Black Community for time immorial, and you can rest assured that a Rally or a March in front of City Hall isn't going to deter them. One of the most dangerous things known to Man is: "A PUNK WITH A GUN!" Unless you are willing and able to "HOLD COURT IN THE STREET", I suggeest that you avoid any confrontation with the Police. Frankly, when you're in violation of the law and the Police arrive to the scene, the time for some meaningful dialogue is long gone. (catch my drift?) In closing, I want to remind you that "you cannot reason with an individual that isn't interested in being reasonable anyway." Nowadays, you should just resolve to be a law abiding citizen, because when you clash with the Police, you just better be willing to die or kill! All that yelling about your Constitutional and Civil Rights is not going to keep them from swelling your eye shut!(ask that 15 year old if you don't believe me) So sincere, Michael Sydney Perkins
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By: SickofU on 6/05/2010 9:51PM
@ Mike- it's your truth, not mine. You are everywhere on BV posting racist propaganda. As I said before you're obviously miserable and lonely that's why you come here cause your own kind doesn't know you exist. You are invisible to them... You probably get walked over everyday in your own environment. Bet that feels pretty bad, your people don't even know who you are, lol. But coming here makes you feel big. Right, lol.
My mind IS open...The problem is and will always be close-minded racist Caucasians like YOU.
See you on the next blog, PWTMF.
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