In a recent development, two additional police officers in New Haven, Connecticut have been terminated in connection with the case of Richard “Randy” Cox, a man who was paralyzed from the chest down during police transport last June. This decision was made by the New Haven Board of Police Commissioners, as reported by NBC Connecticut. Officers Betsy Segui and Oscar Diaz were fired following the termination of officers Jocelyn Lavandier and Louis Rivera a few weeks earlier. Furthermore, Ronald Pressley, the fifth officer present during the incident, has already retired.
The recommendation for termination by Police Chief Karl Jacobson came after a thorough internal affairs investigation, during which these four officers were suspended since last summer, as mentioned by CBS News. New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker expressed his support for these terminations, stating that they are crucial steps towards ensuring accountability for the mistreatment of Randy Cox while in police custody. Evelise Ribeiro, the board’s chair, added that such behavior will not be tolerated and described the incident as “appalling” according to the New Haven Register.
Cox suffered his injuries when he was riding in a police van without a seatbelt. When the van abruptly stopped, he was thrown forward, resulting in a head injury and a broken neck. The officers allegedly disregarded the severity of Cox’s injuries, erroneously believing that he was pretending. Cox recently reached a settlement of $45 million with the city of New Haven. In November, all five officers involved in the incident were arrested by state police on charges of misdemeanor cruelty and reckless endangerment. They have all pleaded not guilty to these charges. Segui and Diaz have expressed their intention to appeal their terminations.
It is essential to address such incidents promptly and ensure accountability within law enforcement agencies. The actions taken by the New Haven Board of Police Commissioners and the subsequent terminations of officers involved in Cox’s case reflect a commitment to justice and responsibility.
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