MEMPHIS TN – A Memphis Police Officer is off of the job after an alleged beating of a transgender person, that was caught on camera.
Memphis Police have confirmed that Officer Bridges McRae was fired following an administrative hearing about the incident.
Duanna Johnson says McRae beat her up while another man, Officer J. Swain, held her down. Johnson says McRae called her names and made fun of her sexuality before beating her.
Swain was already on probation with the department and was fired.
Memphis Police Association President J.D. Sewell says McRae went into today’s hearing thinking that he would be keeping his job. According to Sewell, McRae says he did nothing wrong.
McRae can appeal the Memphis Police Department’s decision to the Civil Service Commission or a Federal Arbitrator.
Johnson says she is planning to file a $ 1.3 million lawsuit against the city of Memphis.
