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Published: 2012-11-28 11:41:51
Updated: 2012-11-28 11:41:51

Durham officer accused of beating woman during arrest


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A Durham police officer has been placed on paid leave amid an investigation of allegations that he beat a woman during an arrest, officials said Wednesday.

Cpl. Brian Schnee is accused of hitting a woman in the face during an Oct. 28 arrest. The woman was charged with assault on a government official and resisting a public officer.


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For those who missed it, please read this meatier update.

http://www.heraldsun.com/view/full_story/20964398/article-Woman-who-accuses-officer-of-beating-faces-her-own-assault-charges?

This is old news. Where is the article yesterday where she was arrested after this for obstruction charge?

Why does everything have to be black and white with you people? First of all regardless of "walking in polices shoes or not" the policeman is suppose to demonstrate restraint and professionalism so no excuses excepted you make the arrest if she is out of line! Secondly, Rev. Barber is a voice for a lot of people who feel they don't have a voice and that is a good thing regardless of what you think about him. Third, just because the policeman has won an award does not mean he did not hit her, he may have been provoked or angered by her, but he still must follow code of conduct and if he finds in his job he can not, he needs to consider another position. It is already clear the woman broke the law, but 2 wrongs don't make a right!

Anyone who has something bad to say how about the police should try spending a day in police shoes - bet you will feel differently - if you even get out from under your bed!!!

Anyone know the races of Mr. Schnee and the supposed "victim"? I'm sure if he's white and she's black, Rev. Barber and the NAACP will try to get Officer Schnee fired. Just pathetic....

If the victim was white and the officer was black, I'm sure we don't hear a peep out of Barber and his ilk....again..pathetic!

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