Former MPD Officer Indicted in The Beating of Transgender Woman Duanna Johnson
http://www.myeyewitnessnews.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=95df30e7-bb96-4c73-afc4-260d33b1171a (http://www.myeyewitnessnews.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=95df30e7-bb96-4c73-afc4-260d33b1171a)
11/19/2008
MEMPHIS, TN -- Former Memphis Police Officer Bridges McRae has been indicted on a civil rights violation in the beating of transgendered woman Duanna Johnson.
According to the indictment, McRae is accused of using excessive force when he repeatedly hit Duanna Johnson with his fists and handcuffs on February 12, 2008.
Thats good to hear, and its well deserved.. no doubt about it excessive force was used that was uncalled for.
gina
Memphis has long been known for excessive force. Nice to see at least one case resolved.
Not sure if this is common knowledge on this board, but Duanna Johnson was found shot to death in Memphis on November 9th. I live in the TN area with ties to the TTPC (Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition) so this story is of intense interest to me. Her body was found in a street close to her home. No one has any idea who did it, or why, officially. So we put another name on the list for the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Tomorrow will be observed as the Day of Remembrance, and there will be numerous candle-light vigils in memory of those killed for being transgender, through out the U.S. If there is one close to you, please show your support and light a candle. Thank you.
Quote from: tekla on November 19, 2008, 06:27:25 PM
Memphis has long been known for excessive force. Nice to see at least one case resolved.
He is not guilty till the court decides.
Quote from: lisagurl on November 21, 2008, 12:09:26 PM
Quote from: tekla on November 19, 2008, 06:27:25 PM
Memphis has long been known for excessive force. Nice to see at least one case resolved.
He is not guilty till the court decides.
True.
You can see a video of her being assaulted in the police station by going to abcnews.com. One office held her down while the other officerbeat her. There were a number of other officers standing around - apparently watching the show.
Chaunte