NYPD STRIKES BACK! Dept threatens to sue teen who was punched by a cop as she tried to stop armed BF's arrest
HARLEM, NEW YORK CITY: A teenager who was punched hard in the face by a New York City Police Department officer appeared in Manhattan Criminal court Wednesday night, August 31. Tamani Crum was pressed with obstruction charges as New York City Police Department (NYPD) cops have threatened to sue her.
As per reports, the 19-year-old was seen wearing a mask, white top and grey cardigan while being arraigned. Crum pleaded not guilty to obstructing governmental administration and was released on her own recognizance. Her attorney said the District Attorney has decided not to charge her with assaulting an officer or resisting arrest.
The arraignment came after civil rights activist Al Sharpton warned to sue the officers for Tuesday's incident that saw Detective Kendo Kinsey hitting Crum hard on face as she tried to stop cops from arresting her boyfriend, Elvin James. The 22-year-old was reportedly wanted for murder. A video of the chaotic incident went viral and had people divided.