Teen Sues Former Houston Cop

HOUSTON (AP) _ A young man is suing a former Houston police officer for allegedly stomping on the back of his neck while he lay on the ground with his hands behind his back during an arrest.

The lawsuit brought to federal court Wednesday alleges 16-year-old Chad Holley’s civil rights were violated when former police officer Andrew Blomberg stomped on the boy with “incredible force.” The lawsuit also details his injuries including a concussion and bleeding of the eyes.

Blomberg’s attorney Dick DeGuerin says surveillance video of the March arrest shows his client only used his foot to push the boy’s arms to his side. Blomberg and six other officers were fired in June and misdemeanor charges were brought against four of them for their actions during the arrest.

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