Pontotoc County woman has filed a lawsuit against an Ada police officer and the City of Ada. Seventy-year-old Bernice Benton alleges that she was assaulted by Officer Brad Rhodes in November 2004. KTEN's Andrea Kurys reports.

Benton says she called 911 after one of her female friends entered her home- intoxicated- and began to hit her when Benton asked her to leave.

Police reports indicate Rhodes was dispatched to Benton's home after the call came in. When he arrived, he took action to separate Benton and her friend. Benton says Rhodes used excessive force to do so... and she is seeking compensation for injuries she claims she sustained as a result.

The City of Ada, however, stands by Officer Rhodes. "We deny the allegations made against Officer Rhodes, and we intend to vigorously defend the case," said City of Ada Public Information Officer Mark Bratcher.

The lawsuit states Rhodes violated Benton's civil rights, so the case has been removed to federal courts. She is suing the city of Ada as well, because she says the city doesn't have a specific enough policy defining excessive force. A scheduled hearing has been set for October 12th at the Federal Eastern District Court in Muskogee.

Andrea Kurys, KTEN News.

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Pontotoc County woman has filed a lawsuit against an Ada police officer and the City of Ada. Seventy-year-old Bernice Benton alleges that she was assaulted by Officer Brad Rhodes in November 2004. KTEN's Andrea Kurys reports.

Benton says she called 911 after one of her female friends entered her home- intoxicated- and began to hit her when Benton asked her to leave.

Police reports indicate Rhodes was dispatched to Benton's home after the call came in. When he arrived, he took action to separate Benton and her friend. Benton says Rhodes used excessive force to do so... and she is seeking compensation for injuries she claims she sustained as a result.

The City of Ada, however, stands by Officer Rhodes. "We deny the allegations made against Officer Rhodes, and we intend to vigorously defend the case," said City of Ada Public Information Officer Mark Bratcher.

The lawsuit states Rhodes violated Benton's civil rights, so the case has been removed to federal courts. She is suing the city of Ada as well, because she says the city doesn't have a specific enough policy defining excessive force. A scheduled hearing has been set for October 12th at the Federal Eastern District Court in Muskogee.

Andrea Kurys, KTEN News.




















Deal No Deal



My Name Is Earl




Heroes



Chuck








Ardmore Soldier Graduates Basic Training

Durant Airman Graduates with Honors from Basic Training


Lamar County Airman Graduates Basic Training

Ardmore Soldier Laid to Rest


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Grayson County Soldier Graduates Basic Training


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