Originally Posted by johnny99

In one of 2008's most popular YouTube videos, NYPD officer Patrick Pogan is seen walking toward a bicyclist and tackling him down to the concrete sidewalk. Then officer Pogan attempted to frame the bicyclist for assaulting a police officer. The video was taken by a tourist who just happened to be standing on the sidewalk as the bicyclist rode by.

Officer Pogan's trial finally starts today. He is charged with felonies for framing the bicyclist as well as misdemeanors for assault. Story in the NY Post: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/n...fCQMXluuQj29FO

Originally Posted by chrisvu05

This is what's wrong with the american legal system. What has he done to be entitled to $1.5 million? Did he lose his job? Was he severely hurt and has huge medical bills? What merits $1.5 million? I think it really should be enough that the officer was fired and faces legal charges.

Everyone believes they are owed a large some of money when stupid things happen. I don't see how he's owed money at all unless he was hurt, can't work, or was fired for the charges that were filed.