D.C. police officer jailed for chokeholds loses appeal of conviction
Originally reported by The Washington Post — 2025-10-13
A former D.C. police officer was convicted for using illegal chokeholds against two men in separate incidents, with the U.S. Court of Appeals upholding his convictions despite arguments that there was insufficient evidence and he showed restraint.
Key Facts
- Former D.C. police officer Mark L. Clark was convicted of excessive force under color of law
- Clark used illegal chokeholds against two men in McDonald’s restaurants in July 2018
Incident Details
| Location | City, State (D.C.) |
| Department | Department name (D.C. Police Department) |
| Officers Involved | Mark L. Clark |
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D.C. police officer jailed for chokeholds loses appeal of conviction — The Washington Post
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