Four (out of 21) White Omaha Cops Fired after Video Taped Attack on Black Family

From [HERE] As his office continues to investigate possible criminal charges against police involved in a “caught-on-tape” case involving accusations of police brutality, Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine says the “public’s trust has been betrayed.”

Four white officers have been fired after one officer threw a man to the ground and hit him several times as nearly a dozen other officers stormed a home near 33rd and Seward on March 21. Kleine's office will look into the actions that can be seen on the videotape, but it will also examine what happened inside the house.

"The information we've been privy to is there was evidence mishandled in that residence by Omaha police. We will not only look at what happened outside but inside the residence." The Nebraska State Patrol and the FBI are assisting with Kleine's investigation. "I want to assure the public that this conduct will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the furthest extent of the law." [MORE] The names of the 21 cops involved have not been released to the public.

The video shows Octavious Johnson being taken down, handcuffed and apparently punched several times by a white officer. Police say Octavious Johnson became combative after his car screeched to a halt in front of officers who were investigating cars with expired license plates that were parked on the street. But the video speaks for itself. As police are arresting him he is compliant. As he places his hands on the back of the police cruiser an officer suddenly bodyslams him to the ground.

Officers can be heard on the video yelling at Juaquez Johnson, who was on the sidewalk videotaping the incident. More than 20 officers and at least 12-15 police cruisers descend upon the street - "Matrix" style, blocking off the street for the minor offense. At least 15 officers are seen on video chasing Juaquez Johnson into his house.

In the above video white Police Chief Todd Schmaderer asks and then answers his own questions at Press Conference 4-5-13. He explains, 'don't believe what you see!' This is all about the appearance of justice = white supremacy is practiced through deception and/or violence. Do not expect justice in this case - expect racism. 

Although he had a warrant, he had not committed any offense (in most jurisdictions disorderly conduct requires a breach of the peace. Here, no one else appears to be present or otherwise bothered by his conduct of asking the police to stop assaulting his brother.) As such, it appears the police had no legal basis to enter his family's home and no basis to detain or arrest. 

Sharon Johnson, 45, who uses a wheelchair, said as one officer ran onto the front porch he knocked into her. She said the wheelchair fell backward, and she hit her head. [MORE]

“My legs were up in the air, and my head hit the ground,” Johnson said. She said the family planned to file a formal complaint with the Police Department.

In an interview with KFAB radio, Kleine noted he’s looking into accusations of obstruction of justice as well as witness and evidence tampering.