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Chicago police officer found not guilty in 2020 shooting at River North Red Line station

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CHICAGO (WLS) — A choose discovered a Chicago police officer not responsible within the taking pictures of a person on the Grand Avenue Crimson Line station in 2020.

Melvina Bogard has pleaded not responsible to fees of aggravated battery and official misconduct. She is accused of taking pictures Ariel Roman in February of 2020.

A bench trial concluded earlier this month and the choose announce a choice Tuesday morning.

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Officers mentioned they had been attempting to arrest him for strolling between practice automobiles, which is a violation of metropolis ordinance

When officers tried to arrest Roman, there was a battle and after utilizing their Tasers, Officer Bogard shot Roman within the abdomen and decrease again.

Man shot by Chicago police at CTA Crimson Line station sues metropolis, officers

A bystander recorded cellphone video of the incident.

Roman filed a lawsuit claiming the officers had been assigned to the Mass Transit Unit with improper coaching, route or supervision.

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The Chicago Police Division really helpful that Bogard and one other officer concerned within the taking pictures be fired.

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