- 5 things to know about Eric Casebolt, Texas officer in shocking pool party video
- Man buys lottery ticket after girlfriend tells him not to, wins $1 million
- Video: Texas police officer suspended after pulling gun on teen at pool party
- Boy severely injured after shark bite at Florida beach
- Georgia woman charged with murder after taking abortion pill
The White House weighed in Tuesday on a controversial incident at a Texas community pool where a police officer pointed his gun at two black teens and wrestled a girl to the ground.
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said the video showing officer Eric Casebolt pointing the gun and pushing a 14-year-old girl in a swimsuit to the ground has “a detrimental impact” on police-community relations.
Earnest said putting Casebolt on leave during the investigation into the pool party incident was "the prudent thing" to do. (Source: TheHill.com)
Casebolt resigned Tuesday, according to reports.
Earnest said President Obama was aware of the news coverage of the incident and its aftermath.
About the Author
The Latest
