Rumors Continue To Swirl Around Pittsburgh Police Brutality Case
PITTSBURGH — A magistrate’s decision to drop criminal charges last week against a Creative and Performing Arts student set off rumors that a work-related retaliation might come from Pittsburgh police officers.
Rumors of a work slowdown or diminished patrols came after a judge said the evidence presented left him with no other alternative than to drop prowling and other charges against Jordan Miles, who claims police beat him during his arrest.
The dismissal of charges has some officers saying it is a failure of the justice system, Channel 11 News reporter Trisha Pittman said.
Deputy Chief Paul Donaldson said he e-mailed officers because of concerns they might curtail their duties based on a perception that the courts failed them.
Pittsburgh police have been warned not to call in sick without reason or cut back on patrols.
