NYPD Places Chokehold Cop on Desk Duty, Takes His Badge and Gun
The New York police officer seen in a video apparently putting a chokehold on a man who later died has had his gun and badge taken away pending the outcome of investigations into what happened.
The NYPD announced tonight that Officer Daniel Pantaleo, an 8-year veteran, has been placed on "modified assignment," pending the outcome of the dual probes by the district attorney and Internal Affairs.
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The power of the moving picture.
Yup, turns a pat on the back into a temporary demotion.