Georgia officers charged; police say video showed assault

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press


Kate Brumback, Associated Press Updated 5:02 pm, Wednesday, April 26, 2017


ATLANTA (AP) — Police on Wednesday filed charges against two fired Georgia police officers who authorities say were captured on video kicking and hitting a man during a traffic stop.

Michael Bongiovanni, 42, and Robert McDonald, 25, were fired April 13, a day after police said video showed Bongiovanni hitting Demetrius Hollinsas he stood with his hands up and McDonald stomping on Hollins' head as he lay on the ground handcuffed.

Each man faces a felony charge of violation of oath of office and a misdemeanor battery charge.

Mike Puglise, a lawyer for Bongiovanni, said his client maintains his innocence and is disappointed by the charges.

Read more: http://www.chron.com/news/crime/article/Georgia-officers-charged-police-say-video-showed-11101315.php

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Michael Bongiovanni



Robert McDonald

[chillfactor]

1. I bet those smiles were wiped off their faces....

when they were fired and charged!

[ATL Ebony]

3. Yep, at least one of them is fighting to get his job back stating they were following procedure.

[Hoyt]

4. Wouldn't doubt that's the street training he got, but I've seen that video.

It wasn't even close.

We don't need people like that in law enforcement. At least the second jerk does not appear to be appealing. What's he going to say, "I thought I'd get a commendation for stomping on a handcuffed, subdued black kid's head."

I'm glad they fired those two quickly. Hope they do more housecleaning.

[ATL Ebony]

2. SICK

A felony for violating their oath of office and only "a misdemeanor battery charge" -- WTF

[Nitram]

5. Pigs.