Family of man paralyzed in New Haven police custody hires Ben Crump, calls for accountability

[@lordmanicplays]

So.. there also slandering his name by saying he’s a felon when there is no public record of him having any? They just keep making it worse on themselves

[@entonybyrd6863]

It doesn't matter whether he's a convicted felon or not. The fact of the matter is, they had no regard for his well -being and safety. They were being pure evil.

[@rosieserna2119]

That's how they treat the people that are arrested so sad

[@OpinionParade]

The community is safer with this thug paralyzed. I'll sleep well at night knowing that.

[@jacquelineperry4790]

What made me mad black cops were being cruel

[@debrasnow4261]

@@jacquelineperry4790 they been working with white cop's to long and are learning to be like them unfortunately I wish we as black people wouldn't follow them in their behaviors towards people we are better than that shame on then I'm sorry for this happening to you 😢

[@tyronejackson7334]

You bet

[@soundhealer6043]

You can clearly see seatbelts in that van. The driver said he hit the brakes to avoid an accident, but that is a lie. Randy was kicking on the walls inside the van, so in retaliation, the driver took him for what police officers call "a rough ride". This was one of those that resulted in the injuries. The driver needs to be arrested and charged.

[@joostschellenberg1501]

Isn't there a dashboard cam that can (dis)prove this in the cop car

[@williamhiggins842]

I have been in those vans and I can assure you that there are no seatbelts in them.I don't know what you think you are seeing in this video but I promise you that they aren't seatbelts.

[@outspokennerd3794]

@@williamhiggins842 you can see them clear as day in this van pause it when you see him hit his head and look at the bench.

[@fleebee3639]

Those are not seat belts. One is apparently 4 feet long with nothing in the way of a buckle. Doesn't look like anything more than hand straps that they can hold on to while their hands are cuffed behind them.

[@soundhealer6043]

@@fleebee3639 Thanks for the clarification.

[@Eliminator5555]

Thugs will be thugs. PLEASE NOTE: I'm referring to the police, not Mr. Cox.

[@FCVP71]

"Mr" Cox was a criminal.

[@rememberselfcare]

Not only should they be fired, but they should be indicted and convicted with lengthy sentences

[@tracesprite6078]

I totally agree. They should all be charged with assault causing grevious bodily harm and emotional trauma.

[@loca2733mc]

Is was so obvious he was experiencing paralysis. They accused him of being drunk 😵! Police Reform, NOW!!

[@arnelevans4803]

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[@feralLove]

What happened to the young man at the hands of the cops is so wrong and unconscionable. Paid leave?? That's some B.S Deeply disturbing what cops continue to get away with. Prayers for the young man and his family . 💗🙏

[@tracesprite6078]

This is a truly horrific case. I can scarcely imagine the terror of being paralysed and being dragged around by hostile police officers. Appalling!

[@bodhi8260]

Why does it matter if he was a convicted felon? The cops obviously didn't know, anyway, if nobody at this time even know, but good attempt at deflecting.

[@Woke365]

He wasn't.

[@ljackson24]

Right. They’re just making up anything. Just like saying there were no seatbelts when we can clearly see it in the video. They just didn’t strap him in. They’ll do anything to not take accountability. Smh

[@harveymyers6052]

@@Woke365 He is a convicted felon, but this doesn't mean he's not entitled to human care.

[@colleendicks8992]

That is one of the worst violations of human rights I’ve seen in these police misconduct cases. Those officers have no respect for a human being. Absolutely disgusting and disgraceful.

[@jvnp834]

This is unconscionable. ALL OF THE THUGS INVOLVED MUST BE ARRESTED, CHARGED AND PROSECUTED!! Disgusting! Press charges on these criminals with a badge! Who the hell do they think they are???

[@natalierosen]

This is absolutely sickening. I almost threw up. I want to offer my services as a former Legal Assistant for anything they might need for Mr. Crump's defending or civil prosecuting this case. I was absolutely 100% sickened. Where is their humanity? Did they leave it at home before work? Horrendous!! I am not in New Haven but because of the wonder of the internet I could type any pleading you need and I would send it to you. I want to give what I can to show there are some in this country who have compassion. SHAME on the New Haven police. I hope this cost them MILLIONS of bucks. Cox is paralyzed from the neck down. He hit his head so hard when the van made a quick stop. They put no seat belt on Mr. Cox. My God what has happened to this nation? N. Rosen.

[@soundhealer6043]

It's important to understand that there are certain types of people attracted to law enforcement: Sadistic psychopaths, predatory sociopaths, narcissistic maniacs with fragile egos and rage disorders, serial abusers, racists. These types are devoid of empathy, compassion, remorse, humanity, conscience. LE is the perfect environment for them because it allows them to indulge their disorders upon a never ending supply of victims.

[@whitediamond5230]

SHUT THAT DEPARTMENT DOWN!!!!!! Lock them up!!!!

[@ljackson24]

@@soundhealer6043 You’re so right. That’s part of the reason why it’s so baffling when people believe that all of them are so awesome. Don’t get me wrong, I do believe there are good cops out there, but most of them are just sick individuals who use their power as weapons against citizens everyday. It’s sad.

[@MrYtuarte]

Nothing happened It’s been like that for generations now, just getting more exposure now

[@jamesabraham6306]

On paid leave laughable 🤪should be fired and jailed like Derek Chauvin 👍

[@judieahmed98]

Praying for this man 🎊🙏🎊🙏

[@midnyte6195]

Do better! praying doesn't help

[@Nik3T3kk]

@@midnyte6195 u must be white

[@elizabeththomas9485]

If this young man is a convicted felon, does that mean he shouldn't be treated as a human being? What happened to that young man , what if everyone of those police officers a loved one perhaps their child or sibling or spouse, how would they feel had they been treated that way. Those 5 police officers showed no compassion even when he said, I can't move. These are the type of people who shouldn't be in that profession and to be truthful about it I don't know of any profession that would.

[@Woke365]

He wasn't a convicted felon.

[@elizabeththomas9485]

@@Woke365 Yes I understand he is not but the point I was trying to say even if he had been doesn't he deserve to be treated like a human being?

[@ljackson24]

@@Woke365 He was not. They’re lying. He was cooperative and was taken into custody without incident. They’re just sick individuals. Don’t make excuses for them.

[@joostschellenberg1501]

If this happened here in Europe all the cops would get VERY long sentences. I hope the US court system is going to take action against these kind of attemped-manslaughterers. Because thats what they are. This is so many stages beyond malpractice or negligence. These cops should rot in jail and never get a normal job again, even the ones that just watched this unfold. They could have done something but they didn't. They are all trained in first-aid. They know extremely well that they are not allowed to move someone with neck-complaints after an accident. I wouldn't even call them people.

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

Ha, ha! The worst that happens is they’ll be allowed to resign. It also means that he keeps his pension and is eligible to be hired elsewhere!

[@starvingartist6754]

I back this family 100% , and by the way , its not illegal to be a convicted felon, he's got the same rights as anyone in this country, so don't be throwing that against him, he's a human being !

[@serenity2655]

From a block party to this. HeartBreaking

[@lelaine61]

Thank God the Assistant Chief is acting upon this and not turning a blind eye like many have been doing on many cases👩🏻‍⚖️ This is so heartbreaking💔 this keeps happening😔 The Evil that are in these certain policeman’s hearts is mind blowing and they took an oath to protect, they need stripped totally of that career and convicted🤨If you did this in a child daycare setting, nursing home etc you would be handcuffed and sentenced, why is an Officer that took an oath to protect not abuse is rarely held accountable is unacceptable and needs immediate change all over this country👩🏻‍⚖️☮️💖🌟🇺🇸

[@joostschellenberg1501]

it does keep happening -In the USA This isn't common anywhere else in the world The US court system is really due for a resurgence

[@pingo.with.a.camera9897]

What is the assistant chief gonna do when the chief signed off on paid administrative leave.. Just like pence on jan 6th.. He had no legal power to return the electoral votes back to the states.. An assistant chief has just as much power as that.. 🐧

[@esthergonzales257]

I'm not gonna believe anything that assistant chief said till I see it then I'll believe him. Till I see all them cops fired without pay and sent to prison for a very long time then I'll thank that assistant chief for really doing his job.

[@essum18]

Even a toddler knows not to move a person with neck injuriers it was a very hard video to watch

[@ceceprincess4758]

Toddler ? Yeah right

[@ladybear1274]

Nothing but demons 😈

[@wristdisabledwriter2893]

The real problem isn’t just that the driver was wreck-less but that they treated him like he’s healthy and refusing to move instead of hurt. That needs to stop too because he could have had a different reason for this like stroke injury before arrest etc and the dragging him out and tossing him in the cell only makes it worse. All cops involved need to be behind bars especially the one that assumed he was drunk when he deadly injured

[@ciaochowbella]

Why do these news outlets keep saying the paddy wagon had no seat belts? You can see them in the video laying on the bench. They just chose not to secure him properly.

[@ljackson24]

They’ve gotta come up with some sort of storyline to try to protect the police. Sad, but true.

[@jjenkins9076]

This needs to make national news. I was ANGRY AND DISGUSTED watching this. Them officers all need to be fired! They need to go to court and jail for negligence!

[@angelahoward6256]

He was at a block party so whatever they arrested him for, in my opinion they should have written him a ticket. Everything does NOT need an arrest. A person with no priors doesn't even need to be arrested. Take his picture, scan for fingerprints, DNA and give court date and release. The person needs to work and get a lawyer and sign a bond to appear in court.

[@donwaters9991]

Taxpayers are gonna pay out another record settlement amount, maybe 48 million

[@shawnni3014]

Prayers for him 🙏🙏🙏

[@whitediamond5230]

This video said it all!!!! This video speak for itself!!!!! Look how that racist cop snatched that from his hand. These cops have no respect for B1 people. We have seen too many videos TIME after TIME after TIME of this behavior. They need to be in jail and not on paid leave. LOCK THEM UP!!!!

[@roxannesigurdsson2218]

The cops got payed leave. Not fired. Payed Leave. In other words, the warrior cops of the USA get away with this always.

[@dttruman]

There hasn't been a thorough investigation yet, but when it's over I am sure they will lose their jobs. I am also sure that this guys family will definitely get a lot of money.

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

*PAID

[@ceasarliothadon5307]

What does it matter if he’s a convicted felon or not!!!??? These people

[@arcticwater3206]

I can't beli6eve these cops & the media try to promote this guy's record to paint a picture of him as being a BAD guy! EVEN if he did have a record, he DIDN'T resist police when they arrested him and put him in the police van, so therefore he should've been ABLE to walk out on HIS OWN WHEN THAT policeman stopped, and NOT having cops drag him around BECAUSE he's paralyzed, and NOT to mention HOW they treated him AFTER the "ride"! Don't be surprised if Akron starts to go "crazy" in a few days

[@mojoe3012]

Gayle is a 🐍

[@evanwells1554]

Miss me with that convicted Felon mess. Miss me with that just comply mess. The Rough ride was intentional, I don’t care what that liar said.

[@jonathanahquin8506]

IF STILL BEING PAID, STILL HAS MEANS TO BE COVERED BY IMMUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC PROTECTION?

[@opiumdensRus]

Against transportation policy to cuff a man in back when placed in a paddy wagon. Why would police use a correctional facility high security transportation vehicle for one man when they have police SUV? Sheriff dept uses those vans not city police.

[@mojoe3012]

Good point. Why would they put him in there unrestrained ? Then speed, then slam the brakes ? That transport vehicle probably has a cute nickname . Widow maker or The Softener

[@opiumdensRus]

@@mojoe3012 Or "Superman Phantom Menace," named after the Roller Coaster.

[@cherylf4269]

Fire those trash

[@ladybear1274]

So what if he is a convicted felon what he'll do that got to with it. They always try and find dirty on black ⚫people went they harm them.

[@judieahmed98]

I agree. It shouldn’t matter even if he was a felon.

[@rosalinejordan1549]

He still was human and had not been convicted as of yet. They drag him like a Rag doll. No compassion.

[@highpockets5340]

yada yada yada, we investigated ourselves and ...well, you know the rest of the story.

[@kimtidwell2247]

They need to be arrested and support him for the rest of his life.

[@auntieshugah9330]

Dear God!!! That chief made me cry!!!!

[@negreteveronica]

Those cops must be in prission

[@bradpitto14]

Convict all of them, he didn't put up any fuss whatsoever when he got arrested, complied and was very respectful, he didn't deserve none of this I feel so bad for that man, not fair

[@pattyshobbyworld2851]

it's really sad how ppl can be this sick...when u have no consiuisness about another human being... sad but old news this has been going on for 100s of year...

[@Eliminator5555]

Lock 'em all up for a long time. It doesn't matter if he's a convicted felon or not.

[@patriciarichardson5570]

All officers involved should serve at least 25 years in the penitentiary.

[@gingw7333]

Let it sink in. He was at least able to speak prior to them tossing him around like a sack of potatoes.

[@novelynflippo5890]

I know this does not help now, but God Himself will judge these sinners. I am heartbroken for this man and his family.

[@jynixbaby]

Simple rule you cannot transport a rear cuffed person in a police vehicle. And "paddy wagons " must have harnessed seat belts. Not the traditional over the lap

[@debraoconnor6829]

Omg. Many prayers for the family. That is a horrific video. Im so sorry for what your poor son and family are going through. My heart breaks for you all.

[@cathyhall7457]

They can start by putting these officers on unpaisy f*** paying them

[@johnavila8050]

Those cowards abuse and torture a man and they put them on leave with pay. These criminal cops should be sitting in jail.

[@Loveroffood41]

As a CNA I would love to see cops spend a week in an E.R. to learn how to treat people who get injured in their care.

[@CultureoftheWorld]

Police transparency in every country is unbelievable

[@p.j.burlesonsr.1441]

Just give him $40mil. He already won the case.

[@renfax3549]

400 million

[@joostschellenberg1501]

That's not gonna fix his legs tho

[@p.j.burlesonsr.1441]

@@renfax3549 be reasonable. Cmon on now.

[@p.j.burlesonsr.1441]

@@joostschellenberg1501 might not fix his leg, but he can sure have his whole family living better. That's facts. Also with that bread. He can get a whole new spine.

[@rozgordon6125]

Omg.. somebody needs some sensitivity classes and or etiquette....smh......

[@gloriagarza2873]

Cops don't give a shit!!! Hope you get justice!!!

[@MrYtuarte]

When will you understand. The time is now to unite for a better society. The divisions of ignorance will continue a cycle of pain

[@cindyterry7014]

Even if he was a convicted felon, there's no reason anyone should be treated that way period!

[@koderedentertainment1903]

Accountability is all we be wanting

[@monharris28]

who cares if he was a convicted felon or not! you don't treat ANYONE like that. damn!!

[@georgiapuppie]

The mayor even made a point of saying he was a convicted felon. Like that makes a ok? She's just like the others. I bet there was no almost accident, this was done on purpose.

[@blancarios7132]

Justice for Randy Cox!

[@opiumdensRus]

Assistant mouthpiece for THE MAN. Says," I didn't watch it 1 time, I watched it 20 times..." Yeah... 👍🤔 looking for a reason to avoid losing the lawsuit coming. He ain't gonna fix anything cause he part of the problem.

[@LaCabra787]

JUSTICE NEEDS TO BE SERVED 💯💯💯 THAT VIDEO IS HEARTBREAKING 💔… WE WANT JUSTICE

[@maryjimenez9762]

I'M AFRAID RANDY WILL NEVER GET JUSTICE. what can I do to help? Yall have my prayers. Love and respect from Texas

[@elisabethveel9505]

Justice 🙏🙏🙏 Hope all the police officers get there moment in court

[@alfredmccoy5182]

It is painful to see but Police Dept have been making Black ppl rich. 👏👏👏👏👏 Thanks Police. Keep up the 👍 work

[@dropzone3415]

Where's a cop killer when u need one!

[@patrickhandrahan3823]

Give th criminal cops a paid vacation! Why with the evidence are these uncaring cops not put on unpaid leave. If they are innocent, pay them after they are cleared.

[@kimilahdorsey7233]

How many times are we going to march

[@12tyecha]

Fire and sue them ALL❗️❗️❗️

[@jromebizzle]

Freddie Gray all over again. Where are the black live mattered crews. Baltimore pushed back.

[@myninjanews5115]

BLACK lies matter gone do what try burn up OUR city?

[@sashawalker2602]

Don't worry they coming...since you looking for them how bout you go find them and come back and let us know what happens

[@jromebizzle]

@@sashawalker2602 who is us.

[@joostschellenberg1501]

All lifes matter. US justice system needs a hard reboot.

[@jromebizzle]

@@joostschellenberg1501 I agree. How many people have to die.

[@gohardafrica]

I from New Haven I moved because of the victimization of the black community by the unfair criminal justice system. The way they treated this injured man is inhumane they all need to be fired immediately. They treat people like trash.

[@harveygracia8673]

If you open your eyes .there are seatbelts.

[@slowjag]

They should have used them

[@neopeace7773]

Actually the involved Officers should have their pay suspended while they are on administrative leave. If the Officers were placed on paid administrative leave for being a participant of (alledged) misconduct with pay, it is just the same as accrued vacation pay, If more bad cops were placed on admin-leave without pay, things would change when it comes to how suspected perpetrators are treated by cops. If the related cops were placed on unpaid administrative leave with a stipulation that their pay would be retroactively released to them after the investigation and if found not responsible for the injuries or death of the accused, then an equitable and just outcome would prevail. However if the involved Cop is found to be responsible for the misconduct that caused undue injuries and or death because of excessive force or a death, then the suspension of the administrative leave monies should go to the court coffers to be divided between court cost and any upcoming civil suits filed against the city/police jurisdiction awarded to the injured party. In this case, Mr Randy Cox. Chant this Attorney Crump: " NO PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR OFFICERS MISDEEDS" 🙏🏿🙏🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏻🙏🙏🏿 Many prayers go out to Mr Cox and family for all involved officers to be held fully accountable for injuries he suffered and sustained.

[@ricladouceur6202]

How could the driver not hear the bang. How could existing policy not already require seat belts. It's the law. How could the morons handling him not realize he did not have use of his body. This was criminal negligence on so many levels.

[@greenbeagle13]

Wow..., that is pretty bad. Wow.

[@marientangu4274]

You can see his neck separated, and dragging him ? None of the officers had mercy on him !!! When someone says I can’t breathe, I can’t move, I can’t I can’t !!! Please officers take a moment and do your best, if you can treat your 🐕 with dignity kindness and so human !!!

[@jefferyjewitt5072]

My Facebook account got restricted after I made a comment about those cops. I said everyone involved with this man's injury should be haunted by their actions the rest of their lives, and for that comment Facebook said it violated community standards and restricted my page for 6 days

[@bernadovasquez2778]

Thank God because you needed to be stopped permanently

[@freddielind5282]

Yall need to rewatch! There were seatbelts in that paddy wagon!

[@callmegoodtimes5714]

This is terrible!!! That poor man!! ☹

[@shereecampbell2582]

What Difference does it make if he is a convicted felon? Would it justify the salvage inhumane treatment he received?????

[@maegreen1040]

Just plain Evil

[@aaronfarrell752]

@WFSB 3 PLS RETRACT THAT STATEMENT THERE WERE NO SEATBEATS ( THEY CAN BE CLEARLY SEEN IN THE VIDEO TERRIBLE REPORTING).

[@gracefaith6699]

To avoid an accident. You really believe that.

[@dejuanrichard9003]

I wonder if they will drop the gun charge

[@mrerick0363652]

Just make the taxpayer pay.. The tax payer like paying because they will not vote these people out of office so let them keep paying

[@illwill5215]

😩 There were no seatbelts 1:31 a row of seatbelts sitting right in your face on the seat😩. Typical. Whatever they say is always the exact opposite of facts. Exactly why I stopped taking any media serious years ago

[@slowjag]

They didn't put the seat belt on the guy when they arrested him.

[@illwill5215]

@@slowjag As usual they lied and said there were no seat belts to put on him

[@InnaVitamina777]

Very happy to see Mr Crump taking on this case. Will shed the needed light to this heart breaking case.

[@samonegreenfield284]

Lord get them😭🙏🏼

[@shelleyvicklund1870]

When I think I've seen the worst wow this is unreal..those cops should do jail for life.

[@lm8665]

Whether he's a convicted felon or not.he didn't deserve that kind of treatment dragged on the floor into the cell and just left him female asked him are you drunk they didn't care if he was injured or not and who knows by dragging him out the van by his legs pulling on him could have made his injury worse.

[@karit3372]

Pretty bad.. paralysis from chest down and tubed.. hell of a sentence. Imo only death would be worse. Sickening. Foul treatment. Whether or not felon.. which apparently he was not.. just repugnant.. on all these so called officers. They are required to know first aid. No excuse for this. Absolutely appalling! My cousin was quadriplegic after diving accident. He died at age 34. Lawsuit, internal an external investigations and criminal prosecution is absolutely justified.. from driver to every officer involved. Omfg! Awful. Prayers for young man and his family. This is a life sentence.. for them all, I'm afraid.

[@jacquelineperry4790]

He will be a rich felon when the black people attoney get done with them

[@williamspear7803]

Look at the deputies dragging that brother inside that jail cell injury they just a bunch thugs running a jail no remorse none whatsoever

[@smokeysimmons6750]

Why do they keep saying there was no seatbelts?? U can see them in the video!!!

[@Hazmat002]

Will he still face gun charges?

[@peteyjones9046]

this police should be fired with no pay and charged to the fullest extent of the law and put in jail for this injustice.

[@likegaston]

Ben, why do you lose almost every case you take ?

[@marjoriereyes3254]

Let justice be serve to the young man and his family /.

[@lisajeter679]

They deserve jail time

[@rosieserna2119]

So heart breaking the cops take it to another level knew that he got hurt in the back of the van common sense whiplash he's a human that got arrested should've seen are you OK let's get you checked our your handcuffed can't even hold yourself to avoid a worse fatalities wtf

[@darjohnston4222]

What was he arrested for

[@tharris114]

Show me the money!

[@jromebizzle]

Freddie Gray all over again

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

No amount of money worth your health!