Kevin Anastasi is seeking Huntington Beach personal injury damages from the city. He claims that he was the victim of Orange County, California police brutality and false arrest in April 2009.
Anastasi had called police to report that there were two dogs loose in area. He then held a metal pole to protect himself from the animals. When they arrived, he says they drew their weapons, demanded that he "drop the weapon, (expletive)," made him get on the ground, and choked him until he became unconscious. Anastasi contends that he let go of the pole as soon as the police issued their order.
He was arrested and charged him with resisting arrest. Anastassi pleaded not guilty to the charges in May 2009, but the criminal case against him was dismissed last August.
He is seeking at least $25,000 in Huntington Beach injury damages. Anastassi claims that not only was he hurt during his arrest but he also incurred medical bills.
Police Brutality
Excessive use of force or violence of any kind by a police officer is against the law and a violation of the victim's constitutional rights. Many people don't realize that a wrong has been done to them or they may be too scared to tell anyone what happened. You could be entitled to Huntington Beach police brutality compensation for the harm that you suffered.
Other examples of police violence:
• Sexual assault
• Verbal abuse
• Emotional abuse
• Threats
• Physical assault
• Molestation
• False arrest
Lawsuit: Police choked H.B. man to unconsciousness, OC Register, April 21, 2011
Related Web Resource:
City of Huntington Beach, California
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San Bernardino Police Brutality Alleged by Man Who Claims He Has Video Evidence, California Injury Lawyers Blog, March 17, 2011
Buena Park Police Brutality Alleged in 2009 Incident Involving Man Arrested at Knott's Berry Farm Amusement Park, California Injury Lawyers Blog, February 17, 2011
$3.5 Million Riverside County Wrongful Death Lawsuit Reached in Excessive Use of Police Force Fatality, California Injury Lawyers Blog, July 31, 2010
