Colorado Police Release Body Cam Footage Of Chokehold That Lead To Officer Being Charged

GREELEY, Colo. (CBS4)– The body camera video of a Greeley police officer allegedly choking a suspect has been released. That release was ordered by a judge after news organizations filed a complaint with the court.

The incident in question happened in June. This was after the new Colorado Police accountability law took effect, which banned chokeholds. The law also requires the release of body camera video following incidents involving officers.

Police were called to Greeley City Hall on a report of a man attempting to set a fire. When they arrived, Matthew Wilson said he would allow them to search him if he was given a hug. After the embrace, handcuffs were placed on Wilson who complained they were hurting him.

It is not clear why, but Greeley Police Officer Ken Amick then placed his left arm around Wilson’s neck. The suspect is then seen collapsing to the floor as his hat falls off.