Lawsuit: Ohio Cop Beats Black Teen Uninvolved in Mall Incident After Female Officer Trips

A lawsuit alleges that a Cleveland police officer unjustly struck a Black teenager with a baton after a female officer tripped during a mall incident. Filed by the boy's father, it claims excessive force and systemic violence against Black individuals, violating constitutional rights. Defendants include Police Chief Dorothy Todd and Mayor Justin Bibb. The teen suffered significant injuries, affecting his academics and athletics. The Cleveland Police Department's history of excessive force, highlighted in a prior consent decree, raises concerns about ongoing practices and accountability.