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    The San Jose City Councilmembers express disturbance over a video released showing San Jose Police officers repeatedly beating and tasing a Vietnamese exchange student. They call for thorough investigations by the Police Department and District Attorney's Office into the incident. The Councilmembers also say they stand with the Vietnamese American community as they seek answers and closure over this and another recent incident involving possible excessive force by the Police.

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    The San Jose City Councilmembers express disturbance over a video released showing San Jose Police officers repeatedly beating and tasing a Vietnamese exchange student. They call for thorough investigations by the Police Department and District Attorney's Office into the incident. The Councilmembers also say they stand with the Vietnamese American community as they seek answers and closure over this and another recent incident involving possible excessive force by the Police.

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    For Immediate Release

    October 26, 2009

    Contact:

    Noelle Vergara (408) 535-4907 (District 7)


    Roma Dawson (408) 535-4903 (District 3)
    Anthony Drummond (408) 535-4902 (District 2)

    Statement from San Jose City Councilmembers Madison Nguyen, Sam Liccardo
    and Ash Kalra Regarding Video Release on Phuong Ho’s arrest

    We are greatly disturbed by the video released by the San Jose Mercury News on the arrest of
    Phuong Ho, a Vietnamese exchange student at San Jose State University. The video shows San
    Jose Police officers repeatedly beating Ho with a baton and then a taser to subdue him. The behavior
    of the San Jose Police officers at the scene needs to be investigated thoroughly to ensure
    accountability for their actions.

    We are calling on the San Jose Police Department to conduct a thorough investigation into this matter
    as well as the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office to conduct a thorough and complete
    investigation on this incident in a fair and objective manner. We also ask that if the District Attorney
    chooses to conduct a grand jury proceeding, that it be open to the public.

    Our priority is to ensure safety in the community and we are saddened the Vietnamese American
    community has recently experienced two incidents with the San Jose Police Department regarding
    possible use of excessive force.

    We stand together with the Vietnamese American community as we seek to find answers and closure
    to these incidents.

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    San José City Hall 200 East Santa Clara Street, 18th floor tel (408) 535-4907 fax (408)292-6468 web www.sanjoseca.gov

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