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Bronx, NY (1/05/10) - Two police officers in the Bronx have been suspended after being caught on videotape allegedly punching a handcuffed suspect in the head.The video shows the suspect, Jonathan Baez, handcuffed and lying face down on the sidewalk in University Heights. Two officers can also be seen leaning down and punching him as other officers stand by.
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly confirmed a report Thursday that officers John Cicero and William Green have been suspended and are under investigation by the Bronx District Attorney's office.
Two unnamed sergeants have also been put on desk duty.
"We simply are never going to tolerate something like that we're going to take swift and firm action when we see activities of that nature," Kelly said.
The incident happened on January 5th, when an undercover narcotics team chased four suspects, including Baez, into a basement apartment in University Heights.
During the pursuit, an officer shot and injured a pit bull. A ricocheting bullet also grazed two detectives.
The charges against all suspects were later dropped.
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2) When did this story take place?
3) What was the name of the guy that got beat up?
4) What are the names of the officers that got suspended?
5) Do you think the cops were wrong or right? Why?
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