Video: Chicago Commander Acquitted of Brutality Charges
A Chicago police commander has been acquitted of all charges for allegedly shoving a gun in a suspect’s mouth two years ago.
A Chicago police commander has been acquitted of all charges for allegedly shoving a gun in a suspect’s mouth two years ago, reports CBS Chicago .
Cmdr. Glenn Evans had been charged with two counts of aggravated battery and seven counts of official misconduct, for allegedly shoving his gun in the mouth of 25-year-old Ricky Williams, and pressing a stun gun against Williams’ groin, after a foot chase in 2013.
Cook County Judge Diane Cannon said Williams’ testimony about the alleged brutality was wildly inconsistent, and not believable. She noted Williams could not identify Evans in a lineup, and only ever identified him by name, which he admitted getting from the Internet with the help of his girlfriend.
Stephan Blandin, who represents Williams in a civil lawsuit against Evans and the city, said they will push forward with the federal lawsuit against Evans.