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Man, 85, sues police

Monday, Nov. 18, 2002 | 10:14 a.m.

An 85-year-old man has filed a federal lawsuit against the Henderson Police, alleging that he was beaten by officers.

In the lawsuit Charlie Walker alleges that he was beaten by officers during his July arrest in downtown Henderson. Walker is seeking unspecified damages for excessive force, battery, false imprisonment and denial of medical treatment, according to the suit filed last week.

An arrest report by Officer David Tomlinson states that Walker yelled at officers, ignored orders to stop as he advanced on them, and was then pepper-sprayed. According to the lawsuit, Walker suffered five broken ribs and a fractured hip during the traffic stop.

The suit also alleges that a nurse at the Henderson Detention Center denied him medical attention. After his release from jail, Walker was admitted to St. Rose Dominican Hospital's de Lima campus in Henderson.

Henderson Police asked the FBI to investigate the incident, and the case has since been forwarded to the Justice Department for review.

Walker is still facing misdemeanor charges of stopping at an intersection, resisting a public officer and obstructing a public officer.

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