Eric Casebolt
Eric Casebolt
Eric, a former police officer from McKinney, TX, gained notoriety in 2015 for his aggressive handling of a group of teenagers at a pool party, ultimately leading to his resignation from the police force. Prior to this incident, Eric Casebolt had a documented history of brutality and misconduct.
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Citation Linkyoutube.comEric Casebolt’s Youtube account received media criticism for some of the videos, particularly the “Officer Training” playlist, which contains some racist material
Jun 8, 2015, 4:51 AM
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Citation Linkgawker.comBased on activity on his Youtube page, it seems that officer Eric Casebolt was watching the video of himself attacking the 14-year old girl
Jun 8, 2015, 4:52 AM
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Citation Linktwitter.comA twitter user (@oneforeachofyou) found Officer Casebolt’s youtube account and posted the original screenshot of his questionable “Police Training” playlist.It quickly went viral.
Aug 29, 2015, 4:54 PM
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Citation Linkthinkprogress.orgLocal homeowners in McKinney defended the police department, including Officer Casebolt, after the incident stating that the officers only responded in such a way after police were called when a fight broke out involving the youth who were uncooperative with police.
Jun 8, 2015, 11:01 AM
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Citation Linkwww.documents.gawker.comThe City of McKinney, Texas is claiming that providing Officer Casebolt’s emails to Gawker, per Freedom of Information Act request, will cost $79K (Gawker is appealing the bill)
Jun 30, 2015, 12:48 PM
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Citation Linkwfaa.comOfficer Casebolt resigned from the police department following the pool altercation
Jun 10, 2015, 3:59 AM
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Citation Linkheavy.comOfficer Casebolt was sued in 2008 for racial bias (along with other police officers)
Jun 10, 2015, 4:33 AM
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Citation Linkwww.youtube.comVideo of Officer Casebolt went viral on the internet
Jun 8, 2015, 4:53 AM