Officer Accused Of Pushing Woman Now Facing New Allegations
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 – updated: 1:08 pm EDT April 23, 2008
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Channel 9 has uncovered new allegations against an Orlando police officer that could cost taxpayers a lot of money.
SLIDESHOW: Images From Surveillance Show Officer Push Woman
RAW SURVEILLANCE: Officer Pushes Woman Down Stairs
SPECIAL SECTION: Caught In The Act
Anna-Maria Hazelton and Marisol Perez claim Officer Fernando Trinidad used excessive force and filed a false police report against them. They were arrested at a Mother's Day party last year.The two now plan to file a civil suit against the city.Officer Trinidad is accused of pushing a woman down the stairs at an Orlando nightclub. Trinidad's attorney says people are just trying to cash in."It just makes it easier to jump out and say, 'I want to jump on the bandwagon and go after this officer, too.' The time is ripe," said attorney David Bigney.Perez and Halzelton were arrested, but the charges were dropped.
SLIDESHOW: Images From Surveillance Show Officer Push WomanRAW SURVEILLANCE: Officer Pushes Woman Down StairsSPECIAL SECTION: Caught In The ActAnna-Maria Hazelton and Marisol Perez claim Officer Fernando Trinidad used excessive force and filed a false police report against them. They were arrested at a Mother's Day party last year.The two now plan to file a civil suit against the city.Officer Trinidad is accused of pushing a woman down the stairs at an Orlando nightclub. Trinidad's attorney says people are just trying to cash in."It just makes it easier to jump out and say, 'I want to jump on the bandwagon and go after this officer, too.' The time is ripe," said attorney David Bigney.Perez and Halzelton were arrested, but the charges were dropped.
Previous Stories:
- April 22, 2008: Woman Shoved Down Staircase By Officer Sues OPD
- April 18, 2008: Threat Sent To Orlando Police Says Officers Will Be Shot At Random
- April 7, 2008: Chief Says Officer's Suspension For Pushing Woman Not Severe Enough
- April 2, 2008: Woman Pushed Down Stairs By Officer Talks To Channel 9
- April 2, 2008: Woman Pushed Down Stairs By Officer Wants Him Criminally Charged
- April 1, 2008: Officer Suspended For Pushing Woman Down Stairs At Nightclub
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