What happened to the homeless man Clifford Neal during the police chase?

Clifford Neal, a 58-year-old pedestrian, was struck and pinned under the police officer's car as the chase ended, remaining trapped for 15 minutes.

Why did prosecutors decide not to charge the police officer Christopher Moulton?

Prosecutors explained that while the decision to initiate the pursuit was questionable, Moulton's actions during the chase were in line with department policy, and it would be impossible to prove negligence.

What is the status of the case against Dornell Bargnare, the driver who fled from the police?

Bargnare's trial is currently scheduled for December, and he faces 30 years in prison if convicted of leaving the scene of the incident.

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Officer Avoids Trial After Pinning Homeless Man Under Car

14 Nov

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Summary

Orlando police officer involved in high-speed chase
Homeless man struck and pinned under officer's car
Prosecutors decline to charge officer, citing policy compliance

Officer Avoids Trial After Pinning Homeless Man Under Car

In a controversial incident that occurred last February, an Orlando police officer will not face trial for pinning a homeless man under his car at the end of a high-speed chase. According to prosecutors, the officer, Christopher Moulton, initiated a traffic stop on 30-year-old Dornell Bargnare, who he claimed had an "unreadable" license plate. Bargnare then allegedly took off, leading to a chase that reached speeds of 90 miles per hour through city streets.

The chase ended when Bargnare rounded a corner and hit a pole, striking a pedestrian, 58-year-old Clifford Neal, who was walking on the sidewalk. Neal fell, and Moulton's car rolled on top of him as the officer tried to pin Bargnare. Neal remained under Moulton's tire for 15 minutes as a foot chase ensued.