The Chicago police officer who struck an activist during a chaotic Grant Park Christopher Columbus statue rally faces dismissal.
CHICAGO -- Over the objection of Chicago's top cop, a police officer now faces dismissal for striking an activist during a demonstration in July 2020 that resulted in violent clashes between police and protesters who tried to bring down the Grant Park statue of Christopher Columbus.
In a statement at the time, COPA noted that Jovanovich and another officer blocked Boyd's path as she tried to record officers taking another protester into custody. Jovanovich then extended his left arm and knocked Boyd's cellphone from her hand,"causing the phone to hit her face." Nanette Doorley, a member of the Chicago Police Board, settled the dispute Thursday, ruling in favor of COPA and setting in motion disciplinary proceedings that could lead to Jovanovich's discharge from the Police Department.
Officer Andres Valle was also accused of failing to report the incident, the ruling states. COPA recommended a 60-day suspension, but Doorley agreed with Brown's appeal to suspend him for half that time. Sheila Bedi, Boyd's attorney, slammed Brown's recommendation to suspend Jovanovich after Thursday's meeting.
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