FBI opens investigation into Asheville police department

Police accused of beating jaywalking man

ASHEVILLE, NC – The FBI has opened an investigation into the Asheville police department after video was recorded of an officer beating a jaywalker.

A report in the Citizen-Times.com has the video of the incident. The newspaper also reports the victim's name as Johnnie Rush.

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The incident happened on Aug. 24th.

To read the full article and see the Citizen-Times video click here.

 

 


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