Allhiphop is reporting that Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, a Columbia University Professor and former Fox News correspondent, is suing the Philadelphia Police Department over harassment.
According to the lawsuit, the incident unfolded on June 17th in the city of Philadelphia, when Dr. Hill to produce his vehicle registration, to which Hill complied.
After questioning why he was being stopped, Officer Decoatsworth allegedly yanked Hill out of the car by his arm, pushed his fist into his back and asked Hill if he “could afford” his vehicle.
Officer DeCoatsworth then told Hill to “get out of this neighborhood and go home” and never charged the professor with a crime.
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