Post by WaTcHeR on Apr 5, 2006 10:34:39 GMT -5
04/05/2006- NEW ORLEANS The F-B-I is looking into allegations that three white New Orleans police officers beat up the wife of a black officer.
F-B-I spokeswoman Sheila Thorne says the agency is engaged in a preliminary inquiry to determine whether the case warrants further investigation.
Police Superintendent Chief Warren Reilly says the victim allegedly ran a stop sign at an intersection early Tuesday. He said an officer followed her to her home and at some point there was an altercation after backup officers arrived.
Reilly say the victim sustained a bruise to her face, a hairline fracture to her wrist, and a scratch across her forehead.
The victim was married to Officer Desmond Pratt, a 10-year veteran of the New Orleans Police Department. She was arrested and charged with running a stop sign, resisting arrest, and battery on a police officer.
The New Orleans chapter of the N-A-A-C-P called for the federal investigation.
F-B-I spokeswoman Sheila Thorne says the agency is engaged in a preliminary inquiry to determine whether the case warrants further investigation.
Police Superintendent Chief Warren Reilly says the victim allegedly ran a stop sign at an intersection early Tuesday. He said an officer followed her to her home and at some point there was an altercation after backup officers arrived.
Reilly say the victim sustained a bruise to her face, a hairline fracture to her wrist, and a scratch across her forehead.
The victim was married to Officer Desmond Pratt, a 10-year veteran of the New Orleans Police Department. She was arrested and charged with running a stop sign, resisting arrest, and battery on a police officer.
The New Orleans chapter of the N-A-A-C-P called for the federal investigation.