Milwaukee officer fired for 'racist' social media posts
The Milwaukee Police Department said it has fired an officer for posting "racist" and "derogatory" content on social media about the arrest and tasing of NBA player Sterling Brown.
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Officer's social media posts key to Sterling Brown's suit
The NBA's Sterling Brown, who was tased and arrested earlier this year after an altercation stemming from a parking violation, filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the city of Milwaukee, the police chief and the eight officers involved in his arrest.
Bodycam: Police stepped on Sterling Brown's ankle
A Milwaukee police officer stepped on NBA player Sterling Brown's ankle during his arrest and others mocked any potential civil rights complaint he might make, according to bodycam footage reviewed by CNN.
Violent police incidents that made headlines
Here is a timeline of recent controversial incidents involving law enforcement officials and civilians.
Officers disciplined in arrest of NBA's Sterling Brown, police chief says
Milwaukee police on Wednesday released body camera video of the arrest and tasing of NBA player Sterling Brown as the department's chief apologized for the incident.
