Plaintiff:
Gino Bassett, Sr.
Incident date:
04/28/2013
Allegations:
Bassett, 52, was arrested on suspicion of aggressive panhandling. While in custody, Officer Nard and others pepper-sprayed Bassett in the face. Officer Wise kicked Bassett in the chest and ribs while wearing steel-toed boots. Nard hit Bassett in the back with either a flashlight or a baton, and Officer Simmons struck Bassett in the forehead, an injury that later required six stitches. Officer Morris struck Bassett's head and broke his nose, and Officer Gomez kicked Bassett in his arms and legs. Wise then used a Taser on Bassett several times while other officers laughed and told Wise to continue. Bassett was later taken unconscious to a hospital, where he was treated for his injuries.