A Denver police officer was videotaped pushing demonstrator Alicia Forrest to the ground during a rally at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. According to a Code Pink press release about the incident, the officer's name is Scott Stewart, but the Denver police department had not confirmed the report as of August 28, 2008.Denver Post: Felled protester pressing on (August 28, 2008)
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"This cop started butting me with his baton. I put my arm up and pushed his baton away. As soon as I told him to stop hitting me, he chucked me across the chest."—Alicia ForrestDenver Post: Felled protester pressing on (August 28, 2008)
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Video footage was captured by an employee of the Rocky Mountain News
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A Code Pink press release reported that Stewart would no longer be policing the 2008 Democratic ConventionCodePink4Peace.org: Code Pink...Press release (August 27, 2008)
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Internal Affairs is reportedly investigating the incidentDenver Post: Felled protester pressing on (August 28, 2008)
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Charges may be filed against Stewart depending on the outcome of the investigationDenver Post: Felled protester pressing on (August 28, 2008)
