Fresno Police Sued: Homeless Man Claims Assault and Battery

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By KSEE News

Story Published: Oct 22, 2009 at 8:38 PM EDT

Story Updated: Oct 22, 2009 at 8:38 PM EDT

The lawsuit filed against the City of Fresno, Police Chief Jerry Dyer, Sgt. Jeffrey Gross and Officer Scott Payn, alleges that Glen Beaty suffered emotional and physical pain after a confrontation on February 9, 2009.

A witness captured video of the two officers striking Beaty. They were originally called to a field near Blackstone and Bullard for a welfare check. Beaty appeared to be sleeping on the ground. After the incident caught on tape, Beaty was arrested for a parole violation and violating a restraining order. Beaty's criminal cases have been put on hold. He has been diagnosed a paranoid schizophrenic and committed to Atascadero to receive treatment.

In the meantime, Attorney Russell Cook has filed a civil lawsuit in the hopes of forcing change at the Fresno Police Department and claiming damages for his client.

Friday, Oct 23 at 1:21 PM fair play? wrote ...

kick a man, when he's down!(sleeping)that is not right.

Friday, Oct 23 at 12:21 AM ROB wrote ...

IM SUPRIZED THEY DID NOT SHOOT HIM THATS HOW FPD ROLLS

Thursday, Oct 22 at 10:22 PM RLF wrote ...

SHOCKING ! We are against practices and laws that unfairly single out homeless people and criminalize them for everyday living and life-sustaining activites. At Redding California Loaves and Fishes we believe the world is not looking for a better sermon on Christian Love, but a better demonstration of it ! http://www.reddingloavesandfishes.com/ tim

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