Two former security guards are suing Shelby County Schools, formerly Memphis County Schools, after they were fired for allegedly using excessive force on a 17 year old black student. Henry Todd and Richard Pinner alleged that they took down the pregnant teen at Northwest Prep Academy after she began yelling profanities at them. In a surveillance video, you can see that they are a bit rough with the young lady considering she’s pregnant, however both men deny using excessive force and justify their “appropriate force” by alleging that she resisted arrest.
Even though the incident happened back in 2013, it’s now ready to go to trial. On Monday, a teacher testified that during the time of the incident, the principal allegedly stated, “If those white officers hurt my black babies, I’m going to have them fired.” The principal later testified saying that it was not true, however there lies the basis of the lawsuit.
There is no word yet on what damages the two men are seeking, but we will keep you guys posted! You can check out the video for yourselves below. Do you think the security guards were too rough or did they have a right since the teen appeared to be resisting arrest? Let’s chat!
Officers tackle pregnant student; say they were fired for being white
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Source: http://www.wbrc.com/story/32867827/officers-tackle-pregnant-student-say-they-were-fired-for-being-white?clienttype=generic&sf34665995=1
