Courthouse News – by Kevin Lessmiller
(CN) – A TV news cameraman was assaulted by police officers while covering a story about how the Long Island Rail Road was running late because of snow, he claims in court.
Marvin Hoffman, a cameraman for Channel 7 News in New York City, says he was working with a reporter on the morning of January 13, 2015. They were covering a story about the railroad’s snow-related delay when Hoffman was “forcibly grabbed” by Metropolitan Transit Authority police officers, including a Sgt. Moe, according to the cameraman.
Hoffman sued MTA and its police department, Moe and four unknown officers in Federal Court on Monday. His allegations include false arrest, excessive force and violations of his right to free speech, due process and equal protection.
“Plaintiff was cuffed and taken to MTAPD offices and holding cell. The defendants Sergeant Moe and Doe(s) use of excessive force, let alone any force, was neither justified nor reasonable under the circumstances,” Hoffman’s lawsuit states. “As a result of the defendant’s officers’ conduct, plaintiff was caused to suffer physical injuries of both his shoulders, including a tear of the labrum of the left shoulder.”
The cameraman said he was jailed for several hours before being released with no formal charges against him. He claims the MTA officers had no reason to seize him.
Hoffman seeks compensatory and punitive damages. He is represented by Edward Zaloba in Forest Hills, N.Y.
MTA spokesman Adam Lisberg told Courthouse News that the agency does not comment on pending litigation.
http://www.courthousenews.com/2015/10/28/cameraman-says-he-was-arrested-for-no-reason.htm
Sgt. Moe..Lt. Larry, Capt. Curly and Supervisor Shemp.? The hits keep coming!
“His allegations include false arrest, excessive force and violations of his right to free speech, due process and equal protection.”
That’s what we’re ALL subjected to, everyday, and if Mr. Cameraman and his crew of lying journalists weren’t in the business of bullshitting the American people everyday of their lives, they would know this.
“Cameraman Says He Was Arrested for No Reason”
I guess he’s unaware of the new law in this country: Article 22, Section 44 of the commie penal code states: “If you don’t immediately obey a pig and lick his boots, you’ll be beaten to death.”
But it’s nice to know that the news crew is keeping the public up to date on train delays, Brittney Spears boob job, football scores, and every other tid-bit of information that DOESN’T F&%$IN’ MATTER.
“He claims the MTA officers had no reason to seize him.”
He was there, wasn’t he?
All the ‘reason’ they need these days.
Sue the government people until they are broke. I know the tax payers get stuck with the bill, but I would rather see the money go to American victims than to government.
He was arrested for a reason… and for a good reason.
Trying to film a Vampire in broad daylight.
Respect my authori tie. Frickin killer clowns.
At least now this media person has a taste of the real world.
Might have woken them up from their sleep.