Officer Rivieri

Baltimore police officer Salvatore Riveri has been suspended after a video of him interacting with a teenager was posted on the internet. The video shows him putting a 14 year old Eric Bush, into a headlock and shoving him to the ground. Bush had been skateboarding in an area where skateboarding was prohibited. A second video, showing an angry altercation with artist Billy Friedele, has also come to light.

• Video: Baltimore Cop Vs. Skateboarder (Time 3:36)

• Video: Second Incident
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• ABC2News: New Charges Against City Cop (February 15, 2008)
• ABC News: Officer Suspended After Skateboarder Rant (February 13, 2008)
  • "On the video, Bush is seen referring to Rivieri as "dude," and the officer responds with force, shoving Bush to the ground."
• Examiner.com: Cop bullies teen after a 'dude' comment (February 13, 2008)
  • "As the teen continued to mumble something below his breath, Rivieri told him, 'You disrespected me, this badge and my department. When I'm talking to you, you shut your mouth, and you listen. Obviously your parents don't put a foot in your butt quite enough, because you don't understand the meaning of respect.'"
• Baltimore Sun: "Inner Harbor Incident Hits Internet " (February 12, 2008)
• ABC2: You Tube Video Leads to Officer Suspension (February 12, 2008)