In 2021, a lawsuit was filed against Officer Bingham alleging excessive force and battery. The plaintiff, Ruiz-Rivera, claimed that Bingham and other officers used excessive force during an encounter, resulting in severe injuries, including being left bloody, bruised, and mentally affected. The lawsuit also alleged that Bingham falsified his police report to justify the use of force. The case highlighted concerns about the department’s handling of excessive force complaints and the alleged custom of condoning such behavior without proper disciplinary action.
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