A 42-year-old NYPD officer was indicted on an assault charge for allegedly beating a man unconscious, breaking his nose in the process, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday.
An NYPD cop who punched a man six times in the face during a violent West Village encounter in 2021 has been indicted, prosecutors said.
A cop with the NYPD has been indicted for allegedly punching a homeless man six times in the face while on patrol in Greenwich Village in November 2021.
“As we allege, the defendant’s assault caused the victim to suffer substantial pain. Police officers are often put in challenging situations, but they must use their training appropriately and treat the residents of New York City with respect,” said District Attorney Bragg.
“As alleged, these defendants deliberately targeted a rival in an organized quest for vengeance, and now two families are mourning the loss of their loved ones,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This indictment once again shows how the easy availability of firearms continues to plague our communities. I thank our skilled prosecutors and our NYPD partners for their work to quickly identify the connection between these murders and put together this multi-faceted case.”
