*The elderly man who was shoved to the ground by Buffalo police officers during a BLM protest suffered a fractured skull and, for now, is unable to move around.
Martin Gugino’s attorney, Kelly Zarcone, says the 75-year-old was released from ICU last week, but remains hospitalized and he can’t walk. TMZ reports.
“He is starting physical therapy today, which is definitely a step in the right direction,” Zarcone said. “As heartbreaking as it is, his brain is injured and he is well aware of that now.”
Adding, “He is looking forward to healing and determining what his ‘new normal’ might look like,” the statement concludes.
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“Tripped and fell”
“Released once they were confirmed to be members of the media.”
“I can’t breathe”
Really makes you think about what the stories are for what isn’t clearly on video. pic.twitter.com/mn9H92tWSX
— Omar Jimenez (@OmarJimenez) June 5, 2020
In a statement released through his attorney, Gugino said “I think it’s very unnecessary to focus on me. There are plenty of other things to think about besides me.”
In the now-viral video (see above), Gugino is seen stumbling to the ground after being violently pushed by police.
Two officers were suspended over the incident. Robert McCabe and Aaron Torgalski pleaded not guilty to second-degree assault and remain suspended without pay. 57 other Buffalo officers resigned from the Emergency Response Team in solidarity with them.
President Trump suggested that Martin was an “antifa provocateur” who was looking to cause dissent and chaos when he approached police. Gugino’s lawyer shot down this ridiculous theory.
Buffalo protester shoved by Police could be an ANTIFA provocateur. 75 year old Martin Gugino was pushed away after appearing to scan police communications in order to black out the equipment. @OANN I watched, he fell harder than was pushed. Was aiming scanner. Could be a set up?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 9, 2020
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