DETROIT-AREA OFFICER CHARGED IN VIDEOTAPED BEATING

A prosecutor filed charges Monday against a police officer who pulled a man from his car during a Detroit-area traffic stop and beat him.

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said public confidence in law enforcement is “eroded” when officers abuse citizens.

Inkster Officer William Melendez, who was recently fired, is charged with mistreatment of a prisoner and assault. Melendez has said “there are always two sides to every story.”

Floyd Dent, 57, was bloodied by repeated punches to the head during the January traffic stop, which came to light in March when a TV station obtained the police dashcam video.  More here.

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