Claims of Police Brutality

WMBD/WYZZ TV –PEORIA – The City of Peoria and six police officers are being sued because of what lawyers call "police brutality."  Attorney Daniel Cusack says his client, Bryce Scott, was beaten, tased and doused with pepper-spray by police after a high speed chase back in May.  Cusack says Scott was sitting in his car outside a former girlfriend’s house when police arrived.  Cusack tells us his client feared he would be beaten by police, and drove off at a high speed.

Someone anonymously dropped off this squad car surveillance tape to Cusack, showing what he says is unnecessary force.  Attorneys are seeking damages in excess of $50-thousand.

Cusack says his client is currently in jail pending drug charges.  Peoria Police spokesperson Doug Burgess says the department has not yet seen the lawsuit, and until they do, they have no comment.  The case will be heard in court on June 19th in Peoria County.