Uploaded February 2010 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
The cop accused of sodomizing a Brooklyn man with a police baton rejoiced Monday after he was found not guilty on all counts.
"I knew coming in I was innocent," Officer Richard Kern said after the verdict was read. "I feel good it's finally behind me. I'll finally get a good night's sleep."
Kern said he can't wait to "get back on the street, do what I love ... protecting the people of Brooklyn."
Two other officers, Alex Cruz and Andrew Morales, were also found not guilty of charges they covered up the assault.
"It was very hard sitting in there and listening to all the lies," said Morales. "I'm glad it's over."
Meanwhile, a stunned and disgusted Michael Mineo, whose police brutality claims led to the charges against the cops, swore and said, "I don't believe it."
The cop accused of sodomizing a Brooklyn man with a police baton rejoiced Monday after he was found not guilty on all counts.
"I knew coming in I was innocent," Officer Richard Kern said after the verdict was read. "I feel good it's finally behind me. I'll finally get a good night's sleep."
Kern said he can't wait to "get back on the street, do what I love ... protecting the people of Brooklyn."
Two other officers, Alex Cruz and Andrew Morales, were also found not guilty of charges they covered up the assault.
"It was very hard sitting in there and listening to all the lies," said Morales. "I'm glad it's over."
Meanwhile, a stunned and disgusted Michael Mineo, whose police brutality claims led to the charges against the cops, swore and said, "I don't believe it."
