While Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta was frustrating the heck out of Pittsburgh Pirates players and their fans during last week’s NL Wild Card Game, one Pittsburgh cop seemed to be looking for a few revenge when he took out his frustration on this poor Cubs fan who was dressed in a silly goat costume. Warning: It contains explicit language. The video then cuts to another angle, which shows the officer picking up the fan and then body-slamming him to the ground before sitting on his back and cuffing his hands.
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The website reported that the man tried to hold up his sign but was hit with a ” “spit” chewing tobacco cup” by a fan, with whom he exchanged words.
The statement claimed the officer grabbed him in the concourse and attempted to put him in a chokehold. The camera follows them until a commotion breaks out, and a security guard yells “Put the phone down”.
Mitalas, wearing a billy goat hat, can be heard in the video asking the officer “Can I talk to you” before being restrained. But this violent encounter in Pittsburgh, which resulted in no arrest and no charges, has cast a shadow over what should be a joyous time. Mitalas’ attorney tells the I-Team they are preparing a lawsuit.
According to SportsMockery.com, Dimitri sustained a few injuries during the incident.
A spokesperson for the Pittsburgh Police Department said she did not believe the fan was arrested, but was prohibited from releasing details until the internal investigation has been completed.
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This is a developing story.
