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April 14, 2010

Video Captures Md. Police Beating of Unarmed Student
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In Maryland, three Prince George County police officers are under
investigation following the release of video showing them beating an
unarmed student. The incident occurred after a college basketball game
last month. On the video, the student, John Mc Kenna, is seen among a
crowd celebrating a victory by the University of Maryland men’s
basketball team. He is rushed by three officers who beat him with their
batons. Mc Kenna was initially charged with assaulting the officers, but
those charges have been dropped.



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