Cops Assault Man With Down Syndrome Over "Suspicious Bulge" In His Pants
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The report said officers spotted a bulge in Powell's waist band and when they tried to pat him down, he tried to flee. Police say Powell broke free as officers tried to place him in handcuffs, hitting his forehead on the ground.
Powell hit one of the officers in the chest and continued to struggle until one of the officers "struck [Powell] in the left side of his face with an open hand in an attempt to subdue him," the report said.
After Powell was finally handcuffed and questioned, the officers realized he was "mentally challenged, was not capable of understanding our commands, and that the bulge in his waistband was a colostomy bag," the report said.
Miami-Dade Police issued a statement Wednesday, saying they're still investigating the incident.
"The Miami-Dade Police Department continues to investigate the incident involving Mr. Gilberto Powell," the statement read. "The integrity of the investigation and successful resolution of this case continues to remain our highest priority. As a result, the investigation remains active and ongoing; therefore, we cannot provide additional information at this time."
But Gold says the police report is inaccurate and Powell's family is outraged. Gold said Powell claims he didn't hit any of the officers and was just trying to go home.
"He's a really nice kid, he wouldn't hurt a fly," Gold said. "Gilberto says he didn't do anything wrong, he just wanted to go home."
"The family is very upset and really shocked, to be honest," attorney Philip Gold said Wednesday. "They can't believe that this could have happened, let alone to their their son who is an innocent, sweet individual with Down syndrome."
Gilberto Powell, 22, was stopped by officers in the area of Southwest 111th Place and Southwest 138th Street around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, according to a Miami-Dade Police report.
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Man-With-Down-Syndrome-in-Clash-With-Cops-129...
Powell hit one of the officers in the chest and continued to struggle until one of the officers "struck [Powell] in the left side of his face with an open hand in an attempt to subdue him," the report said.
After Powell was finally handcuffed and questioned, the officers realized he was "mentally challenged, was not capable of understanding our commands, and that the bulge in his waistband was a colostomy bag," the report said.
Miami-Dade Police issued a statement Wednesday, saying they're still investigating the incident.
"The Miami-Dade Police Department continues to investigate the incident involving Mr. Gilberto Powell," the statement read. "The integrity of the investigation and successful resolution of this case continues to remain our highest priority. As a result, the investigation remains active and ongoing; therefore, we cannot provide additional information at this time."
But Gold says the police report is inaccurate and Powell's family is outraged. Gold said Powell claims he didn't hit any of the officers and was just trying to go home.
"He's a really nice kid, he wouldn't hurt a fly," Gold said. "Gilberto says he didn't do anything wrong, he just wanted to go home."
"The family is very upset and really shocked, to be honest," attorney Philip Gold said Wednesday. "They can't believe that this could have happened, let alone to their their son who is an innocent, sweet individual with Down syndrome."
Gilberto Powell, 22, was stopped by officers in the area of Southwest 111th Place and Southwest 138th Street around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, according to a Miami-Dade Police report.
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Man-With-Down-Syndrome-in-Clash-With-Cops-129...
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- Abuse of Power, Unreasonable Force
