this is one of those really ignorant cop stories which left an old man, innocent, in hospital and the remains of his life made more difficult;

Idaho Springs, CO — On May 30, 75-year-old Michael Clark had harmed no one, broken no law, and was asleep in his home when Idaho Springs cops barged in through his front door and attacked him without warning. For months, Clark and his family have been demanding justice and they thought they would see it after officer Nicholas Hanning was fired and charged. However, that justice appears to be dwindling.

This week, according to an email sent from the Clear Creek District Attorney’s Office to Clark’s attorney, Hanning is being offered a plea deal that will reduce his charge of third degree assault on an at-risk adult, which is a class 6 felony, to a misdemeanor — drastically reducing the chances of any time in jail.

“It just is disgusting, disgusting. That’s the only word I can come up with. It’s heartbreaking, disgusting, and infuriating,” Cynthia Flageolle, Clark’s daughter told CBS4.

“(Hanning) is in a position that he’s supposed to serve and protect, and he did no serving or protecting in this case,” Flageolle said.

After the attack, Clark suffered a stroke, was hospitalized, and has been recovering ever since. Unfortunately, he’s left with permanent brain damage and his recovery is not happening as the family would like.

Before the attack, Clark had been well enough to live on his own. Now, however, he resides in a nursing home due to the injuries and heart problems suffered during the attack, according to his attorney Sarah Schielke.

After releasing the video in May, Schielke released the following statement condemning the actions of the officers that night and noting how this abuse is so horrific that once viewed, it cannot be “unseen.”...........read more........