Not just assault, but felony assault. So let's dispense with the claim that McCullough never charges cops who use excessive force! Here are some details:
Breaking news? No, this happened in July. The alleged assault happened months earlier and Bob McCullough's office took a long time deliberating on whether or not to press charges. After careful consideration, they decided that this was over the line.
How serious was the assault? The victim was struck on his hand with a collapsible baton. He was not reported to have serious injuries.
What color was the victim? Black. (I'll bet you didn't see that coming.)
What color was the cop? Also black.
Tell me you didn't see that coming.
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Note: Officer Gore is STL County PD, not Ferguson PD. He simply lives in Ferguson.