Jackson County Prosecutor Investigating KCPD Officers After 'Unlawful Force' Settlement

The courthouse continues its hostility toward police with another round of prosecutorial threats without the benefit of a verdict or admission of guilt.

Here's the press statement . . .

"Mike Mansur, a spokesman for the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, confirmed Thursday that prosecutors are weighing whether to charge the officers who, according to a lawsuit, tackled a 17-year-old boy to the ground and punched him more than 10 times. Mansur declined to provide further details, including how many officers are under review."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

KCPD settles for $325K for unlawful force against Black teen

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City man has been awarded $325,000 from the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department after claiming police used unlawful force against him in 2019 when he was a teen. Demetris Taylor filed his settlement with the department on March 18.

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