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Police misconduct in León, Mexico
Overview
In León, Guanajuato, the operational director of the municipal police, Óscar Mario Nava Quevedo, has been suspended following the release of social media footage. The video depicts Nava Quevedo grabbing a woman by the neck and striking her in the face during a police intervention at a residence in the Cerrito Amarillo neighborhood, located in the Las Joyas sector.
Jorge Guillén Rico, the Secretary of Security, Prevention, and Protection of León, confirmed the authenticity of the footage and noted the incident occurred several weeks prior during an inspection of a location described as a ‘panic house.’ The video also shows other officers present during the altercation, including a commander identified as ‘Venus.’
The Internal Affairs Unit is currently conducting an investigation to determine specific responsibilities and final sanctions. Local officials have called for a rigorous investigation with a gender perspective to ensure accountability and protect the victim.
Entities
Policía Municipal de León · Óscar Mario Nava Quevedo · Pedro Iván Rendón Ávalos · León · Estado de México
Timeline
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesLeón police director suspended after video shows assault on woman
León's police operational director, Óscar Mario Nava Quevedo, has been suspended following a video showing him assaulting a woman during a police operation in Guanajuato.
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Sources
am.com.mx · canal44.com · drvnoticias.com · elfinanciero.com.mx · laopinion.com · tribunanoticias.mx · turquesanews.mx
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