6-d - Main Justice

Summary: Represented the United States in highly sensitive investigation and prosecution of
Prince George's County, Maryland police officers and an FBI agent for abuse of homeless men
with police canine and cover up. Case involved two trials and eventual convictions of two of the
four officers charged, including canine handler and the on scene Police Sergeant. Cases of FBI
agent and middle level supervisor resulted in a hung jury (followed by dismissal) and acquittal
respectively. Evidence showed that canine handler arrived on scene, where two homeless
Hispanic men were under arrest and compliant, and that supervisor was approached and asked,
"Hey Sarge, got a new dog. Mind if it gets a bite?" prior to attack resulting in serious injuries to
victims.
(a) the date of representation:
2001-2003
(b) the name of the court and the name of the judge or judges before
whom the case was litigated; and
United States District Court for the District of Maryland
Judge Deborah K. Chasanow
(c) The individual name, addresses, and telephone numbers of cocounsel
and of principal counsel for each of the other parties.
Co-Counsel (from DOJ, Civil Rights Division):
Alex Busansky, (202) 347-6776
Executive Director, Vera Institute of Justice (Washington Office)
1330 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite B
Washington, DC 20036
Opposing cotmsel:
Robert Bonsib: 301-441-3000
Marcus & Bonsib LLC
6411 Ivy Lane, Suite 116
Greenbelt, Maryland 20770
Maury Epner: 301-762-5212
Miller, Miller & Canby
200- B Monroe Street
Rockville, Maryland 20850
William C. Brennan: (301) 850-7261
Brennan, Sullivan & McKenna
6305 Ivy Lane, Suite 707
Greenbelt, Maryland 20770