r/Infuriating • u/Aggravating_Pain7116 • 10h ago
Officer received 2 years on probation for this, justice system is embarrassing
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47-year-old Cassandra Goldstein was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Police officer Michael Hart slammed her against a concrete bench
The impact resulted in multiple facial fractures, the loss of several teeth, and permanent vision loss in one eye, requiring the implantation of a titanium plate
Michael Hart pleaded guilty to official misconduct and was sentenced to two years probation (not prison), resigned, and lost his pension. She received a $875,000 settlement
Following legal proceedings against the police department, Cassandra was awarded $810,000 in compensation