Kentucky Police Department Faces Backlash Over Video Of An Officer Punching A Homeless Man

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Kentucky Police Department Faces Backlash Over Video Of Officer Punching A Homeless Man

A disturbing video of a homeless man getting punched repeatedly by cops has made its rounds on social media and now people are looking for answers.

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According to an arrest report obtained by WDRB, officers were called to the parking garage at the PNC Tower in downtown Louisville, around 9 a.m. Tuesday, after someone reported that a man was harassing people and causing a disturbance. From there, cops say they found a security guard holding 29-year-old Foussene Pemba in a bear hug. Apparently, security employees told cops that they tried to escort Pemba off the property, but he became combative and was not able to remove him. Police tried to put Pemba in handcuffs, but he reportedly put his hands in front of his waist.

They also claim Pemba swung at one of the cops who retaliated with at least a dozen punches to his head. Many people who came across the clip found the move to be very extreme, with some noting that officers used excessive force. The community has urged for an investigation into the policemen. According to the news site, Louisville Metro Police Department has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his arrest.

Pemba recently appeared for a court hearing where the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office argued for an increased bond of $10,000, based on a previous criminal history.

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“A prior misdemeanor conviction for Jefferson County is for resisting arrest,” a spokesperson for the county attorney’s office said. “He was out on a bench warrant for criminal trespass 3rd, and the facts and circumstances alleged here would certainly indicate an escalation in behavior and certainly cause concern for the safety of the community.”

However, the judge ultimately settled on a $5,000 cash bond.

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