Written by Officer Joshua Mena was involved in a use-of-force incident on October 14, 2019, where he was recorded kneeing and punching Freda Gilmore, a Black woman with special needs, during an arrest. The incident led to public outcry and an $80,000 settlement approved by the Charleston City Council in July 2020. An internal review found Mena’s actions aligned with department policy, and he was reinstated after administrative leave.
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