Allegations:
Leslie, who is permanently paralyzed in his right leg from the knee down, was riding as a passenger in a vehicle when officers pulled over the vehicle near 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue. One officer instructed him to get out of the vehicle. Leslie explained that he was unable to exit without assistance because he had injured his back earlier that morning and was experiencing severe pain and numbness in both of his legs. One of the officers then asked if there were any weapons in the vehicle. Leslie said no and the officer unbuckled Leslie's seatbelt. Officers Rodriguez and Proano then arrived on the scene and Officer Rodriguez told Leslie there was nothing wrong with him. Leslie again explained his injuries and argued with Officer Rodriguez. Officer Rodriguez then grabbed Leslie by his jacket, yanked him out of the vehicle, threw him to the ground, handcuffed him and searched him. Leslie again complained about his disabilities while Officer Rodriguez aggressively put him in his squad car and took him to a police station. Once there Leslie requested medical attention and asked what he'd been arrested for. Officer Rodriguez responded by placing him in a choke hold. Leslie bit Officer Rodriguez's wrist to break the hold, and Officer Proano responded by hitting Leslie on his head, neck and head. After the scuffle, officers removed Leslie's shoelaces and placed him in a holding cell. Leslie received medical treatment for his injuries the following day and a doctor confirmed his disabilities. Leslie was convicted of two counts of aggravated battery against a police officer and sentenced to 20 years in prison.