Maryland: Montgomery Co. Officer Kevin Moris Accused Of Kneeing Handcuffed Suspect In Court

Officer Accused Of Kneeing Handcuffed Suspect In Court

A Montgomery County police officer facing criminal excessive force allegations appeared in court Thursday morning for a hearing ahead of his trial. Kevin Moris, 32, is charged with kneeing a suspect who was lying on the ground, handcuffed, during an arrest at an Aspen Hill, Maryland, McDonald’s in July. He faces charges of assault and misconduct in office. During the court hearing Thursday, Judge Robert Greenberg and defense attorney Morgan Leigh confirmed that the trial will start Dec. 9. Video of the incident (which could be offensive to some) posted on social media shows the suspect handcuffed and lying on ...

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