After being charged with one count of second degree assault for pushing an elderly protester on Thursday night, 2 police officers have turned themselves in.
surrendered themselves on Saturday morning after being charged with one count of second-degree assault for allegedly pushing an elderly protester outside City Hall on Thursday night, according toThe two officers pleaded not guilty to their charges and were released on their own recognizance, after they were virtually arraigned on Saturday morning before Buffalo City Court Judge Hannah.
The Erie County District Attorney's Office also issued a statement on Twitter, which read,"The Erie County DA's Office continues to investigate the incident captured on video outside City Hall that resulted in the injury of protester. The victim was taken to ECMC to be treated for a head injury. He was unable to provide a statement to investigators last night. We will provide an update as the investigation progresses.
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