April 2008
Feds go after cop
CIVIL RIGHTS CASE | Beating of man in wheelchair on tape; Weis wants officer fired April 4, 2008Recommend (31) BY ERIC HERMAN Criminal Courts Reporter eherman@suntimes.com Federal prosecutors brought criminal charges Thursday against a Chicago Police officer in the 2005 beating of a 60-year-old man who was handcuffed and shackled to a wheelchair — an incident caught on videotape.Officer William Cozzi, 50, is charged with violating the man’s civil rights. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.» Click to enlarge image A still frame from a security video shows Chicago Police Officer William …Read more […..]
Thanks for the support!
Just want to pass a Thank You out to the officers who have written to encourage the continued writing to this blog. While attempting to provide useful and relevant material for law enforcement personnel, I also feel a duty to expose those who feel they can abuse their powers, whether as an officer on the street or an administrator sitting behind a desk. The kind comments from current and former officers is very encouraging.
2nd Bday Party! Happy! Look What I Can Do! Sick…:(
Emma turned 2 on March 27th! Her 2nd birthday was very nice even though Melissa and I were under the weather.We had a pretty good turnout for the party. Melissa’s entire family, both sides, showed up as they usually do. 1 Cousin and 2 aunts could not make it. Even her 2 grandmothers, one 88 and virtually deaf and hardly able to walk, and the other 96 and suffering from Alzheimers made it. They are true to their family and it is admirable.My parents, 2 sisters and families, and some members of my “new” family came. My “new” family is also very true to their family! They also brought the food which was delicious! A plug for Bacci …Read more […..]