In a shocking turn of events, four Metropolitan Police officers were suspended without pay in Washington D.C. on August 25, 1931, following a probe into allegations of police brutality. The charges stem from an incident involving 24-year-old burglary suspect James Harker, who claimed he was beaten by the officers shortly before his arrest or while in custody.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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