PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A report released by a civilian review board that oversees the Providence Police Department found that a sergeant verbally taunted a man he was arresting, knelt on the back of his neck, punched and kicked his ribs, kicked his head, and walked on the back of his lower legs.
The report by the Providence External Review Authority was released Wednesday at the request of The Public’s Radio. Sgt.
Joseph Hanley is charged with simple assault for hitting Rishod Gore, several times, during the April 19 encounter.
He has been suspended with pay and is due back in court Oct. 26.
No defense attorney is listed in online court records.
