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Charlotte school teacher handcuffed at gunpoint — but she wasn’t the suspect
Charlotte’s police review board has agreed to investigate a citizen’s complaint about officers who pointed a gun at and handcuffed a school teacher last year after they mistakenly identified her as an stabbing suspect.
The Citizens Review Board has rarely ruled in favor of citizens bringing complaints against police and often hears cases related to officers’ use of force, like shootings. Last week’s unanimous vote signals the review board believes there’s enough evidence that CMPD should have taken disciplinary action against the officers involved but is not a final decision.
A hearing is scheduled for May, where the board may interview witnesses and vote to agree or disagree with Police Chief Johnny Jennings’ decision to not punish his officers.
Read more at: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article260343680.html#storylink=cpy
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