NEW YORK, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- A New York police officer and other bikers have been indicted on charges involving the beating of a motorist during a mass motorcycle ride, court papers say.
Detective Wojciech Braszczok, 32, a member of the intelligence division who worked undercover during Occupy Wall Street, and nine other defendants were charged with gang assault, the New York Daily News reported. An 11th man, Christopher Cruz, was charged with felony criminal mischief.
The News said it learned of the indictments from sources and the Manhattan District Attorney's Office would not comment. The defendants are to appear in court Nov. 20, the News said.
Alexian Lien, 29, was pursued by bikers, dragged from his Range Rover and beaten after he hit a motorcyclist, causing serious injury. Lien, who was with his wife and young child, said he feared for his life rear ending a motorcyclist who allegedly stopped short on purpose.
A video of the assault was posted on the Internet, attracting global attention. The motorcyclists were participating in an annual ride around the city.
Braszczok was also charged in the indictment with assault, coercion, riot and criminal mischief and faces a lengthy prison sentence if he is convicted of the most serious charges. He was released on $150,000 bail after his arrest in October.
