10/06/2026
Breaking news in Ohio April 13 2026 A Long Island motorist is suing the Suffolk County Police Department after he was allegedly beaten in what he described as a racially-motivated traffic stop earlier this year, with his legal team releasing footage of the incident on Tuesday.
"This was unnecessary, unreasonable use of force," Fred Brewington, civil rights attorney to Craig Manning, told 1010 WINS. "The officer entered the cab of Mr. Manning's small Fiat and punched him some six times in the face."
Manning was driving in Medford in early April when he made what Brewington claims was a simple and legal left-hand turn. When Manning was pulled over and approached by officers, he asked to speak to a supervisor.As seen on dashcam video, when Manning refused to provide his license and registration or exit his vehicle without first speaking to a supervisor, an officer entered the cab of his car and punched him several times in the face and head. He is seen handcuffing Manning and attempting to pull him out of the vehicle, over the console on the passenger's side, while the officer's partner handcuffed his other wrist and pulled him in the opposite direction.
Manning suffered a concussion, two black eyes, a cut on his forehead and other injuries, according to Brewing. He was charged with traffic violations and resisting arrest.
Brewing believes Manning was targeted because he is African American, and that Manning had the dashcam installed in his vehicle for fear of "driving while Black."
