That’s the attention-grabbing headline for a viral YouTube video showing the behavior of a police officer when trying to handle a domestic disturbance in Athens three years ago.
On Oct. 17, 2021 Roger Williams responded to a dispute between a man and woman on Willow Run. While other officers went into the home to speak with the man, Williams remained outside and placed the woman in custody.
The woman was agitated because she couldn’t understand why the officer was arresting her, and at one point Williams apparently tripped her and pcaused the woman to fall and hit her head.
EMS transported the woman to the hospital for examination prior to her being booked into jail on an obstruction charge.
An internal investigation by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department concluded that Williams
had used unnecessary and excessive force on the woman, and in May 2022 he was fired.
Then this week Classic City News noticed something strange happening, with an astonishing global interest in a story concerning Roger Williams it published in January 2021 with the headline “$250k settlement in ACCPD shooting case.”
That story concerned an excessive force lawsuit filed by a man who was rendered paralyzed by bullets fired into him by Williams, and it was being read simultaneously by users in multiple U.S. cities from Irvine, TX, to Waterloo, NY as well as internationally from Mexico City to Kuala Lumpur.
Within hours of the video dropping, it had been viewed nearly a half-million times.
Because the shooting incident was mentioned in the domestic disturbance video, viewers from all over apparently began doing their own research that led them to the CCN website and the big cash payout story. 🤷♀️
Here is the “Evil Cop” video:
This is footage from Roger Wlliams’ body cam when he shot the man in 2019:
The headline "Evil cop gets fired after going insane on an innocent woman" has gained significant attention following a viral YouTube video. The video shows Athens police officer Roger Williams responding to a domestic disturbance on Oct. 17, 2021. While other officers handled the man, Williams placed the woman in custody and allegedly tripped her, causing her to fall and hit her head. After being examined by EMS, she was booked on an obstruction charge. An internal investigation led to Williams' termination in May 2022 for excessive force. Additionally, a 2021 article by Classic City News about a $250k settlement in a previous lawsuit involving Williams’ excessive force, where he paralyzed a man, gained unexpected global attention. Within hours of…
A viral YouTube video has captivated viewers with the shocking behavior of Athens police officer Roger Williams. On October 17, 2021, Williams responded to a domestic disturbance and arrested an innocent woman outside her home, using excessive force, including allegedly tripping her and causing her to hit her head. The woman was taken to the hospital before being booked on an obstruction charge. An internal investigation by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department led to Williams' firing in May 2022. Further investigation uncovered a previous lawsuit regarding a man left paralyzed after Williams shot him, drawing global attention to both incidents.
This disturbing chain of events highlights the importance of accountability in law enforcement. It also underscores how public interest in…
The viral YouTube video detailing the incident between police officer Roger Williams and an innocent woman during a domestic dispute in Athens on Oct. 17, 2021, has captured global attention. Williams, who responded to the dispute, placed the woman in custody outside the home while other officers interacted with the man. In a disturbing turn, Williams tripped the woman, causing her to fall and hit her head. She was later transported to the hospital and booked on an obstruction charge. Following an internal investigation, it was found that Williams used excessive force, leading to his firing in May 2022. The story gained widespread attention after being linked to a previous 2021 article about a $250k settlement in a lawsuit filed…
The viral YouTube video capturing a disturbing incident involving Athens police officer Roger Williams has sparked global attention. On October 17, 2021, Williams responded to a domestic dispute, but instead of de-escalating the situation, he arrested an innocent woman and used excessive force, causing her to fall and sustain an injury. After an internal investigation, Williams was fired in May 2022 for his actions. The video quickly gained traction, amassing nearly half a million views within hours. This incident was further linked to a previous story about a lawsuit involving Williams, who had been involved in another excessive force case.
This shocking turn of events serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability in law enforcement, and the ongoing…
In a shocking incident that occurred on October 17, 2021, Athens-Clarke County Police Officer Roger Williams responded to a domestic disturbance in Athens, Georgia. While other officers engaged with the male suspect, Williams arrested the woman involved, causing her to become agitated. In the midst of the altercation, Williams reportedly tripped the woman, causing her to fall and hit her head. She was transported to the hospital for evaluation before being booked on an obstruction charge. An internal investigation found Williams guilty of using excessive force, leading to his firing in May 2022. The incident gained international attention when a viral YouTube video, showcasing Williams' behavior, garnered nearly half a million views. Additionally, a previous article highlighting a $250k settlement…