Prosecutor seeks dismissal of felony charge against unarmed Black man bitten by police dog in Ohio
A prosecutor in Ohio is requesting the dismissal of a felony charge against Jadarrius Rose, an unarmed Black semi-truck driver who was bitten by a police dog after a chase. The incident occurred on July 4 when Rose failed to stop for an inspector attempting to pull him over for a missing mud flap. After surrendering with his hands up, Rose was attacked by a police dog, prompting the prosecutor to argue that there is insufficient evidence to prove a felony-level violation. The investigation will continue to determine if misdemeanor charges are warranted. The police officer who released the dog has been fired, and the incident highlights ongoing concerns about police use of force against people of color.
