Attorney Susan Chana Lask Files Excessive Force Civil Rights Complaint

From Video Recording New Jersey State Troopers Beating A Compliant Police Detective During a Routine Motor Vehicle Stop

The Trooper's partner watched without ever pulling his gun; evidencing no need for deadly force as used by the other Trooper.

Video - Clips take about 50 seconds to load because of size, replays take a second once loaded: Clip1:The Stop;  Clip2: Colaner pulls his gun; CLIP3: Det. Wade seat belted in his police vehicle with Trooper Colaner pulls a gun to his head, pepper sprays, wrenches his arm and yells commands at him until the other Trooper unbelts Det. Wade to exit. CLIP4: Detective Wade exits compliantly while Trooper Colaner raises his arm above his head, holding a pepper spray canister to forcefully strike & spray the Detective while his back was turned. He is then thrown against his vehicle & to the ground by two Troopers.

Transcript of Video                  pdf

Civil Rights Complaint   html    pdf  (Disclaimer- Complaints are  based upon

"allegations"; some allegations may need to be proven in court. The video speaks for itself.)

New Jersey Attorney General Use of Force Guidelines      pdf

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