Fort Lauderdale Officer Acquitted in 2020 Protest Incident
Originally reported by Sun Sentinel
Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Steven Pohorence was acquitted of battery charges in a 2020 protest incident where video showed him knocking over a kneeling protester during a Black Lives Matter rally. The jury reviewed cellphone and surveillance footage central to both prosecution and defense arguments, despite widespread public backlash over the incident. The case highlights the gap between public outrage and jury decisions in police misconduct trials, as similar cases involving other officers also resulted in acquittals despite evidence of misconduct.
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Key Facts
- Fort Lauderdale Officer Steven Pohorence acquitted of battery in 2020 protest incident
- Cellphone video and surveillance footage central to prosecution and defense arguments
- Jury found him not guilty despite public backlash over the incident
Incident Details
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Department | Fort Lauderdale Police Department |
| Officers Involved | Steven Pohorence |
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