A New York City police officer has filed a complaint against a sergeant who allegedly pulled her ponytail in their Flushing precinct in Queens.
A dispute over the details of the incident had caused a clash between two police unions. The Sergeant’s Benevolent Association is standing by the supervisor, saying the officer filed a “false report” and the claim might be retaliatory for her facing discipline for reportedly not properly requesting time off. The Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York says the sergeant “abused” the officer and should be held accountable.
Christine Meisner, 29, filed a complaint against Sgt. Nakia Middleton-House, a 17-year veteran of the force, alleging she pulled her ponytail while on the job at the 109th Precinct station house in Queens, the New York Post reports.
The incident, which was captured on video, happened on Nov. 1, but was reported two months later.
The incident happened when the sergeant showed the…
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