leondegrance
01-24-2006, 01:01 PM
This story has been quite a buzz on the internet, and probably would have gotten scant news coverage if not for that. Excessive force by a negro cop or did she deserve it?
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http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/wfaa/latestnews/stories/wfaa060123_lj_rollerdervy2.3040e626.html
Michelle Metzinger, the 25-year-old rollerblader arrested for assaulting a peace officer in Deep Ellum, made a court appearance on Monday.
The judge quashed a defense motion to subpoena medical and police records in the case.
Dallas police have launched an internal investigation.
Witnesses say Officer Ceaphus Gordon used excessive force while arresting Metzinger for public intoxication and assault.
Officer Gordon said Metzinger was trying to gouge his eyes while struggling with him when the incident occurred.
"It's been absolutely horrible. I still have to go to the doctor. I had to quit skating because of my medical condition. It's just the worst thing I could ever imagine," Metsinger said.
The case will go before a grand jury to determine if an indictment will be handed down.
Metsinger's attorney says he still has not determined whether to file counter claims against the city of Dallas.
The incident took place on January 14th on Elm Street.
Metzinger, is a roller derby skater for Assassination City.
It is not be the department's first look into the 15-year Dallas police veteran's actions.
Police records show since 1994 there have been at least six allegations of excessive force, physical abuse or assault.
Gordon has been disciplined twice for escalating or participating in a disturbance and once for conduct discrediting the department.
Blood was left on the concrete after the scuffle between Dallas Officer Ceaphus Gordon and Michelle Metzinger. While witnesses said Officer Gordon's force was unnecessary, some who live and work in Deep Ellum said police have a tough job policing the area.
http://home.comcast.net/~jk121764/skater2.jpg
http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/wfaa/latestnews/stories/wfaa060123_lj_rollerdervy2.3040e626.html
Michelle Metzinger, the 25-year-old rollerblader arrested for assaulting a peace officer in Deep Ellum, made a court appearance on Monday.
The judge quashed a defense motion to subpoena medical and police records in the case.
Dallas police have launched an internal investigation.
Witnesses say Officer Ceaphus Gordon used excessive force while arresting Metzinger for public intoxication and assault.
Officer Gordon said Metzinger was trying to gouge his eyes while struggling with him when the incident occurred.
"It's been absolutely horrible. I still have to go to the doctor. I had to quit skating because of my medical condition. It's just the worst thing I could ever imagine," Metsinger said.
The case will go before a grand jury to determine if an indictment will be handed down.
Metsinger's attorney says he still has not determined whether to file counter claims against the city of Dallas.
The incident took place on January 14th on Elm Street.
Metzinger, is a roller derby skater for Assassination City.
It is not be the department's first look into the 15-year Dallas police veteran's actions.
Police records show since 1994 there have been at least six allegations of excessive force, physical abuse or assault.
Gordon has been disciplined twice for escalating or participating in a disturbance and once for conduct discrediting the department.
Blood was left on the concrete after the scuffle between Dallas Officer Ceaphus Gordon and Michelle Metzinger. While witnesses said Officer Gordon's force was unnecessary, some who live and work in Deep Ellum said police have a tough job policing the area.