NYPD officer Patrick Pogan, the cop from the infamous cyclist bodyslam video that was all the rage last July, has been indicted by a grand jury, CityRoom reports. Sources say that Pogan is being charged with felonies for filing a false police report after arresting Christopher Long, who was charged with attempted assault, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. Pogan also accused Long of riding his bike straight into him, knocking them both down and causing a “laceration” on his arm, all of which contradict the incendiary video. (The charges against Long were dropped in September.) Pogan was stripped of his gun and badge in July after the video surfaced, and may also be charged with misdemeanor assault. His lawyer says, "My client denies any wrongdoing in this matter. I would have people withhold judgment until all the evidence comes out about the bicyclist’s actions prior to my client taking action."
Published Dec 15, 2008
Modified Dec 15, 2008
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