'I look familiar don't I?' New video shows officer stepping on Sterling Brown's ankle during arrest

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New body camera video in Sterling Brown case

New body camera video in Sterling Brown case



MILWAUKEE -- New body camera video obtained by FOX6 News shows the aftermath of the controversial arrest of Milwaukee Bucks' guard Sterling Brown, during which a Taser was used. It happened in January after police said Brown's vehicle was found parked across two parking spaces meant for those with disabilities at the Walgreens store near 27th and National.

Multiple body cameras were recording on the night of the incident. The new video shows the aftermath, including officers discussing how it would all look in the media. It sheds light into the thought process of some of the officers on scene, and the commentary by the officers has the mayor concerned.

Milwaukee police released video showing one angle on May 23.



In the new body camera video obtained by FOX6 News, an officer is seen stepping on Brown's ankle after the Taser had been used and Brown had been handcuffed. Brown asks the officer why he is stepping on his ankle.





Brown can be seen surrounded by officers, as he asks repeatedly "all of this for what?"

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Sterling Brown body camera video: Ankle stepped on

Sterling Brown body camera video: Ankle stepped on



An officer soon recognized his name, and asked whether he was a Bucks' player.

Brown can then be seen saying "I look familiar, don't I?"


Another video shows officers chit-chatting about the arrest.




There's also discussion in the video about how it will make MPD look.






One officer comments on the overtime the arrest will cost.


At the time, police said Brown was arrested on suspicion of resisting arrest after he was illegally parked.




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Sterling Brown body camera video: Taser used

Sterling Brown body camera video: Taser used



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Sterling Brown body camera video: Taser used, different angle

Sterling Brown body camera video: Taser used, different angle



The non-combative Brown was taken down by multiple officers.


The Taser was then used.


While on the ground surrounded by officers, the video shows Brown repeatedly questioned the officers' use of force on him.


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Sterling Brown body camera video: “You been to Mars?”

Sterling Brown body camera video: "You been to Mars?"



Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has been vocal as to his concerns following the release of the first video by MPD -- which shows Brown was not combative, as originally reported by the officers.

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett



"Foot on the ankle was not necessary. Clearly it was not necessary," Barrett said Monday. "I think this is another sign that we have to have better training so that our officers know how to diffuse situations like this."

Brown is planning on filing a civil rights lawsuit against the Milwaukee Police Department. Two sergeants and one police officer were disciplined with suspensions. There will be additional training for a total of eight officers.

Milwaukee police did not release the new videos, but they responded to them, saying their investigation was "internally generated after supervisors within the Department brought it to the attention of the executive command staff." The statement went on to say more videos and documents related to the investigation will eventually be released to those who have filed public requests.

Police Chief Alfonso Morales details discipline to officers in Sterling Brown arrest



Chris Ott, executive director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, issued the following statement in response to the release of this video:


Below is a joint statement from Milwaukee Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Michael Murphy, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Nicholas Kovac, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Robert Bauman and Alderman Cavalier Johnson: