Inkster Cop William Melendez Sentenced For Brutal Beating Of Floyd Dent"You were so into your bravado you forgot the eye of justice was watching and caught this, the dash can that was designed to protect you ended up being what convicted you," the judge added.
Ex-Inkster Police Officer Set For Sentencing In Traffic Stop BeatingWilliam Melendez is facing a possible prison sentence in an incident that wasn't made public until the dashcam video was aired on TV.
$300K Settlement Reached In Lawsuit Over Excessive Force In Michigan JailInvestigators say a deputy used a restraint that wasn't taught by the sheriff's department.
Inkster Cop Found Guilty Of Assault, Misconduct In Traffic Stop BeatingThe jury reached a decision Thursday afternoon.
Expert Backs Inkster Cop Charged In Motorist Assault, Says Beating 'Reasonable'An expert testifying Wednesday said it was "reasonable" based on the man's resistance to arrest.
Trial Begins For Inkster Cop Charged In Traffic Stop Beating Caught On VideoJurors heard opening statements Wednesday in the trial of William Melendez, who repeatedly pummeled factory worker Floyd Dent in the head.
Two-Week Trial Expected In Floyd Dent's Inkster Police Beating CaseJury selection beings Monday.
Detroit Carjacking Suspect Beaten By Police Sentenced To PrisonA Detroit man seen in a video being punched and kicked by police during his arrest for carjacking, robbery and other charges has been sentenced to prison.
Officer Suspended In Inkster Police Beating Case Sues City, Says He's A 'Scapegoat' A police officer suspended 15 days following the videotaped beating of a motorist during a traffic stop is suing the city of Inkster.
Court Conference Set For Ex-Inkster Cop Charged In Traffic Stop BeatingWilliam Melendez, who is known by the nickname "Robocop," faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Detroit Carjacking Suspect Kicked By Police Set For TrialThe prosecutor's office in April said there would be no charges against the officers.
Man Beaten By Inkster Police Settles For $1.37M; Fired Officer Ordered To Stand Trial For AssaultThe deal between Floyd Dent and the city of Inkster was finalized Thursday, as the cop charged in his beating was ordered to stand trial.
Fired Inkster Cop Charged In Traffic Stop Beating Appears In CourtA probable cause hearing was held for a former police officer charged in the beating of a black motorist following a traffic stop in Inkster.
Bond Set At $25K For Inkster Cop Charged In Beating Of Man During Traffic StopOfficer William Melendez was arraigned Tuesday and taken to the Wayne County Jail.