This is one of many examples of assault throughout the day (06/06/22), while in the custody of Officer Concetta #25: This occurred after I was unlawfully arrested in my family-owned business and locked in a hot car that I made clear I could not breathe in. While remaining handcuffed, I was transferred to the courtroom waiting room until the Judge was able to see me. I stood up and stretched my legs and was violently pushed against the wall while being yelled at sit by Officer Concetta. (Officer Zemanak was a silent witness to the following) Officer Concetta, badge #25, grabbed me with both his hands around my collar and slammed me multiple times against the wall in the corner of the room. He then Proceeded to slam me on the ground while punching me multiple times with a closed fist on the side of my head and forehead. He then held me down with his left hand around my neck, choking me using his full bodyweight. Officer Concetta proceeded to use his full bodyweight to hold me on the ground by twisting my handcuffs and leaning on them almost to the point of breaking my right wrist. Officer Concetta and Officer Zemanak then lifted me to my feet, left the room, and I remained in the room with a different Officer. I explained everything that had just occurred to the other Officer but nothing was done. *I was told that day by the witnessing officer, Zemenak, that I can relax because there is a camera in the room. *However, I was recently informed that the video is missing. I was also informed that the cameras in the courthouse have been nonfunctioning for at least three years.

Location

79 Bouton Rd, South Salem, NY 10590, USA

41.281385, -73.566878

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