Georgia officers charged; police say video showed assault
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Charges have been filed against two fired Georgia police officers who authorities say were captured on video kicking and hitting a man during a traffic stop.
Gwinnett County police on Wednesday announced charges against Michael Bongiovanni and Robert McDonald. Each man faces a felony charge of violation of oath of office and a misdemeanor battery charge.
Both were fired April 13, after police said video filmed by witnesses during a traffic stop a day earlier showed Bongiovanni hitting Demetrius Hollins as he stood with his hands up and McDonald stomping on Hollins' head as he lay on the ground handcuffed.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Attorney Mike Puglise is representing Bongiovanni. Puglise says his client maintains his innocence and plans to vigorously defend himself. It wasn't clear whether McDonald has a lawyer.