Skoki Police Department Sued by Cassandra Feuerstein for Excessive Force
Cassandra Feuerstein, 47, was arrested for a DUI on March 10, 2013, by SPD. She was, apparently, intoxicated, but pulled over on the side of the road. She was arrested and taken to the police station where the surveillance footage caught the horrendous event on tape. She was compliant for her search and mugshot. The video shows no signs of any resistance. After she is taken out for the mugshot, one of the officers, Michael Hart is seen shoving her into the cell room. Feuerstein is flung head-first into the concrete bench. The video shows that she sustained a head injury and bled on the cell room floor. The officers did assist her afterwards by holding her head and cleaning the blood on her face from her nose. Officer Hart maintains that Feuerstein was resisting when he was walking her back to the cell. Apparently, it isn't illegal to treat DUI offenders like an abused animal, since Hart still has a job with the Skokie Police Department. The video is graphic, but at least she has the evidence needed to go forward with her suit against the officer and/or department. The injuries were so bad that she needed reconstructive surgery.
This story is just one of the thousands of reported assaults by Police Officers who abuse their strength and power as civil servants of "we, the people." They are supposed to protect and serve, yet what we see some of the time, is the brute force of the department over regular citizens like you and me. These stories need to be seen for us to realize that one day it could be you that is suing them or worse yet, die by their misuse of power. Mind you, not all police officers are unjust or abusive. There are many kind and just officers who treat people like human beings and not stray animals.However, it only takes a few bad apples to spoil the bunch.
WOW! As unfortunate it is that this happened it is so important that there is video evidence of this crime. The fact that the police man in this video still is able to work as a policemen speaks volumes on how impervious to the system these law officers are. Power can produce terrifying outcomes when placed into the wrong hands. This is a fascinating topic for a blog. Being able to hear these accounts puts faces to the victims and the wrongdoers. These stories need to be told and heard because America’s justice system is not only failing their people but it is also harming them. It is important to be aware that these brutalities exist and more stories like this need to be brought to light. There needs to be a larger movement for this cause, and I think awareness of the subject within the community is the beginning.
That's exactly right. If it were any other citizen, they would be in jail. Yes, I am so glad we have video evidence to hold them accountable and this is one of thousands of miscarriages of justice that occur every year by the excessive force of the police force. Thank you for checking the blog out.
WOW! As unfortunate it is that this happened it is so important that there is video evidence of this crime. The fact that the police man in this video still is able to work as a policemen speaks volumes on how impervious to the system these law officers are. Power can produce terrifying outcomes when placed into the wrong hands. This is a fascinating topic for a blog. Being able to hear these accounts puts faces to the victims and the wrongdoers. These stories need to be told and heard because America’s justice system is not only failing their people but it is also harming them. It is important to be aware that these brutalities exist and more stories like this need to be brought to light. There needs to be a larger movement for this cause, and I think awareness of the subject within the community is the beginning.
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly right. If it were any other citizen, they would be in jail. Yes, I am so glad we have video evidence to hold them accountable and this is one of thousands of miscarriages of justice that occur every year by the excessive force of the police force. Thank you for checking the blog out.
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