WHECTV Created: February 22, 2021 10:26 PM
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WGRZ/WHEC) The Buffalo protester pushed by Buffalo police officers in Niagara Square last summer has filed a federal court lawsuit against the city and police officers involved.
A video showing 75-year-old Martin Gugino getting shoved by a police officer during a protest in downtown Buffalo went viral in June.
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Just about an hour ago, police officers shove man in Niagara Square to the ground (WARNING: Graphic). Video from: @MikeDesmondWBFOpic.twitter.com/JBKQLvzfET WBFO (@WBFO) June 5, 2020
Gugino fractured his skull.
Gugino s lawyer tells our Buffalo affiliate that they want compensation for the severe injuries he suffered.
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