| Officer: | Dennedy, James |
|---|---|
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer: | Dennedy, James |
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Black |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Officer | Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennedy, James | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Exonerated | |
| Dennedy, James | Offensive Language: Black | Unsubstantiated |
Further details on conclusions.
On August 2, 1998, at approximately 5:00 PM, in the vicinity of Prospect Park in Brooklyn, Mr. [redacted] was walking with [redacted] when they were approached by PO Dennedy, who shouted, "Do you have a beer in that bag?" [redacted] claims he was carrying a bottle of Pepsi inside a paper bag. PO Dennedy asked [redacted] for his I.D. While PO Dennedy checked his identification for warrants, [redacted] became upset and began to demand it back. [redacted] argued further, and PO Dennedy responded, "You know, that's what's wrong with you damn people, you are all alike." [redacted] states that PO Dennedy also called him a, "Nig," After he was arrested and taken to the 78th precinct, [redacted] spoke with the desk sergeant, Lt. Pearson, and was told by him, " You have the right to shut the fuck up." Lt. Pearson asked [redacted] to turn around, but [redacted] states that he was afraid, so he did not immediately comply. He states that Lt. Pearson then shoved him around. Read report for details.