We posted last month regarding the case of a deputy with the Broward Sheriff’s Department who was convicted of two misdemeanor battery charges and placed on two years’ probation after he ogled two women who had been arrested after late-night stops. Now comes a report that there had been several other citizen complaints regarding Deputy Charles Grady that led to no outward action by the department.
According to the Sun-Sentinel:
“The deputy’s departure and conviction came after two strippers, following unrelated early-morning traffic stops, said Grady had ogled their chests and pawed at their clothes.
Those were far from isolated allegations. A review of Grady’s service record by the Sun Sentinel turned up complaints from women over the years who claimed the deputy had berated, belittled, molested, fondled, hog-tied or pepper-sprayed them.
In 2000, his supervisor questioned his mental well-being. In 2006, the Sheriff’s Office paid $7,500 to settle the complaint of a female drunken-driving suspect who claimed negligence and nerve damage after Grady reportedly hog-tied her in a holding cell.
Still the deputy kept his badge, job and gun.
The record shows that time and again, Grady’s internal affairs investigations were closed out as unfounded, or he was exonerated. State prosecutors routinely declined to bring charges against him.”
The official stated reasons for the lack of prosecution ranged from a lack of independent witnesses to a lack of physical evidence. Regardless, news of a potential cover-up by the department could only lead to additional legal scrutiny from those harmed by the deputy and the department that continued to employ him. If you or someone you love has been harmed as a result of police misconduct, contact the Fort Lauderdale professional negligence attorneys who have been holding individuals and public entities accountable for their wrongful actions for more than 20 years. Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Tue, Jun 23, 2009
Professional Negligence