A New York City police officer who was caught in a YouTube video body-checking a bicyclist to the ground during a protest has been indicted by a grand jury, his lawyer said Monday.
Officer Patrick Pogan must report to the Manhattan District Attorney's office Tuesday morning, said lawyer Stuart London, who declined further comment until he can see the exact charges, which remain sealed. The district attorney's office would not comment.
The bicyclist, Christopher Long, was arrested July 25 during a Critical Mass bicycle ride through Times Square. The monthly bike rides are held around the world to draw attention to alternatives to motor vehicles.
Police said Long was arrested because he was obstructing traffic and deliberately steered his bicycle into an officer. Charges against him were dismissed at the request of prosecutors.
The video of the incident was posted anonymously on YouTube, where it has gained more than 1.6 million views. Pogan, shown on the recording shoving Long off his bike as the cyclist tried to steer out of the way, was stripped of his badge and gun and assigned to desk duty.
