NASSAU- Bahamian taxpayers will pick up the $46,000 bill incurred by two police officers who assaulted a teenager in 2019.
The disturbing incident took place at a BAISS meet and was caught on video.
In the video, Constable 4016 Cumberbatch orders the boy to walk over a barricade. But Cumberbatch shoved the boy as he complied, causing him to stumble.
Then Cumberbatch and Constable Barry Brown grab the boy’s shirt and handcuff him.
As a result, the boy’s mother sued the on his behalf.
The Attorney General’s initially contested the suit. However, they agreed to settle after a two-day trial before Justice Diane Stewart.
The teen will receive $26,000 in damages and his lawyer, Christina Galanos, will get $20,000 in legal costs.
The payments are due by March 31, 2022.
Ms Galanos offered to represent the boy for free after she watched the viral video on social media.
