I stumbled upon this video on YouTube and I had to share it. The Police officer Patrick Pogan claims that the Cyclist Christopher Long disrupted traffic and purposedly crashed into him. Police Officer Patrick Pogan then charged the Biker with attempted assault and other charges.
Patrick Pogan YouTube Video
To quote the NY Daily News…..
PBA: Rookie cop who decked cyclist was doing his job
BY ERIN EINHORN and TAMER EL-GHOBASHY
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS
Tuesday, July 29th 2008, 10:42 PM
A
rookie cop under investigation for violently knocking a cyclist to the
ground was backed Tuesday by his union, which insisted he was
protecting the public from an out-of-control rider.
"This officer
observed the reckless actions of a specific individual weaving in and
out of traffic and creating a hazardous condition for the public and
took action," Policemen's Benevolent Association President Patrick Lynch said in a statement.
But that version was quickly dismissed by Mayor Bloomberg, who said the videotaped attack appeared "totally over the top and inappropriate."
Officer Patrick Pogan,
22, of the Midtown South Precinct, has been stripped of his gun and
badge and banished to desk duty since the stunning video of the
incident surfaced on YouTube.
Internal Affairs investigators are probing the incident, which occurred Friday during a Critical Mass bike ride through Times Square.
"I have no explanation," said Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly. "I can't explain why it happened."
The
video appears to capture Pogan observing the bike ride in the middle of
Seventh Ave. before suddenly singling out one rider, walking several
feet to intercept him and then shoulder-checking him onto the ground.
Biker
Christopher Long, 29, was then charged with attempted assault and other
charges. Pogan claimed in court papers that Long disrupted traffic and
purposedly crashed into him.
The charges against Long, of Bloomfield, N.J., will likely be dropped and Pogan will almost surely be fired, police sources said.
Posted by Michael Corey
www.ntirety.com