“A Prince George’s County, Maryland, police officer has been suspended, and prosecutors are investigating an incident — caught on video — in which officers wielding nightsticks beat a University of Maryland student, officials said Tuesday. Authorities also are looking into documents filed by police in the case that appear to contradict the video, Prince George’s County police Lt. Andy Ellis said. The video was shot March 3 after the Maryland men’s basketball team defeated Duke. In the video, students can be seen celebrating the win as officers in riot gear and on horseback are nearby. Some students are holding up their cellphones, taking pictures or video of the officers and the celebration.” – CNN
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