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An NYPD officer is under fire after video shows him apparently punching a woman in the face and knocking her to the ground below.
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After the incident, authorities charged Crum with assaulting an officer, resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration, the NYPD confirmed to PEOPLE. The following evening, however, she was arraigned on the latter charge, a misdemeanor, and set free without bail, theNew York Postreported.
Faith Harrell, 27, was also charged with assaulting an officer, resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration, while an unnamed woman, 26, was given a Criminal Court summons for allegedly spitting at an officer, thePostadded, citing authorities.
In a statement toCBS News, Jaime Santana Jr. — a lawyer representing Crum — said, “The officer involved in this case was approximately three times her body weight and size. This was unnecessary and it’s unacceptable. This has to stop.”
The NYPD confirmed to PEOPLE Thursday that the use of force is being investigated.
“While the NYPD is committed to the safety of all New Yorkers, we are also committed to transparency,” Sewell continued. “Therefore, I have expedited the release of the officers' body-worn camera footage, and am awaiting the results of IAB’s investigation.”
source: people.com
