Plaintiff:
Earnest Spearman
Incident date:
12/06/2014
Location:
1810 N. Monticello Ave.
Allegations:
Spearman was with friends at a park in the Logan Square neighborhood when officers approached his group with their guns drawn. The officers commanded the group to get on the ground. The officers then began pushing, grabbing and battering Spearman. One officer grabbed Spearman's arm and twisted it, spraining his wrist and shoulder. Spearman was arrested and taken to a police station, where he requested medical attention. His request was denied. Spearman sought treatment after his release from custody, and claims that he continues to feel pain to his shoulder and wrist.