It markedthe third time in four years that extra police patrols were ordered because of violence in the popular nightspot. The new video, Harper said, was provided to police from a civilian who goes by the name Trequan and shows another vantage point and context of what was happening, but should not minimize what happened. SCOTUS Now Just Another Congressional Committee, Secret Chinese Police Stations in Europe Are 'Tip of the Iceberg', Trump's Attorney Just Blew Carroll Rape Case, King Charles Says Royals Require 'Acting Ability', Ukraine Will Regain 'Significant Territory' From Russia, Florida GOP Paves the Way to Help Ron DeSantis Challenge Trump. Detroit Police Officer punches man after Greektown brawl The brothers were handcuffed andtaken to the Atwater police station, where they were ticketed for disorderly conduct and fighting. Pedestrians then help him up as officers leave the scene. "No man," he added, "deserves to be battered for police for standing erect on earth.". What a f piece of shit. A Michigan cop was caught on camera randomly punching an unarmed black man and knocking him cold amid a brawl in the city. The man trying to break up a fight that involved two brothers and a cousin at closing time. "Y'all ain't have to do that, dog!" 2023 FOX Television Stations, DPD host walk to raise awareness on National Crime Victims Rights Week, WATCH - Jennifer Hammond was in Allen Park as the Lions introduced their 2023 first round picks, 'No Beef Zone in effect' by Detroit activists in Greektown to keep the peace, Over 400 Burger King employees lose jobs after franchisee closes 23 Detroit area locations, Wayne State professor suspended after advocating for killing 'right wing' speakers on campuses, 'I'm freezing cold': Footprints lead DNR officers to missing Michigan boy, How to see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus at the same time, Suspects jump out of moving minivan, run away from Dearborn traffic stop. Initially, Harper said, no disciplinary action had been taken against he officer. No vote was held Thursday. He makes no arrest. Als u uw keuzes wilt aanpassen, klik dan op 'Privacyinstellingen beheren'. The officer's blow, Harper said, wasegregious and his actions are under investigation. The crowd off-camera startscalling the officer names as mounted and uniformed officers can be seen keeping onlookers away from the scene. Most of it I didnt remember. During the defense's cross-examination of E. Jean Carroll, Trump's attorney asked the writer why she "did not scream" when she was "supposedly raped.". 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The officer props the man so that he's sitting up but the man tips back before catching himself as the officer walks away. "If there is a violation, we are going to hold the officers accountable and we are going to be transparent about it to the community.". ", 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper, captured on video last week punching a man in Greektown, Police have stepped up patrols in Greektown. That type of stuff should not happen to nobody. Police Chief James White told the station having the officers in the area has made a difference. Hawkinsacknowledged that Alston became irate with officers and had to be held back by a friend, but said he was upset because officers had assaulted his friend, Antonieo Hardy, 34, who, along with his brother, Antjuan Hardy, 37, will also be plaintiffs in the suit, claiming police assaulted them, too. A Detroit Police officer was filmed punching a man in the face in the city's Greektown area in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 1. The incident is now under investigation, with Harper describing the punch as egregious. Warren police and Michigan State . What the fight was about, he said he didn't know. But, a few moments later, Harper called back to say the unnamed officer was still on the job with pay, butrestricted to desk duty. DETROIT (FOX 2) -. Video appearing to show Detroit officer punching man prompts investigation Hawkins said his clients met with Detroit police internal affairs investigators earlier this week. Legal Statement. "The officers have done an amazing job all summer, and this incident doesn't reflect the job they do," he said. "Secondly, I do not see supervisory support; supervisors did not engage the officer or talk to him after the use of force. "The embarrassment is just going to keep growing over this," Laura Harth, the campaign director at Safeguard Defenders, told Newsweek. DETROIT - Detroit police say they have been made aware of an allegation of excessive force in Greektown this weekend after a video sprung up on social media of officers punching a man. Hawkins said he'll file a federal lawsuit against the city within 30 days seeking more than $75,000 in damages.