The University of Maryland student whose beating was caught on video plans to sue the police officers he has accused of assaulting him, his lawyer said today. John McKenna's attorney wants to make sure officers are held accountable.
John McKenna, 21, is still recovering from the physical injuries he received last month when he got caught up in a celebration of his school basketball team's win over Duke. Newly released video shows three Prince George's County police officers in riot gear ramming the student and then beating him with batons.
Left unconscious in the street, McKenna suffered a concussion and defensive-type bruises on his arms. He needed eight staples in his skull to close his head wound.