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A lawsuit is still pending against the city of Binghamton and Officer Brad Kaczynski dating back to a 2011 incident where a man alleges he was beaten while in custody.

Democrats on Binghamton City Council proposed legislation to hire a third party to conduct an independent investigation of the arrest of Hamail Waddell earlier this month, which Mayor Jared Kraham says is “moot” now the attorney general is involved.

During the arrest, officer Brad Kacynski [kuh-ZIHN-skee] was seen kneeling on Hamail Waddell’s neck.

Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham said an investigation into the violent arrest of Hamail Waddell on New Year’s Day remains ongoing, with no exact timeline for its conclusion.

Activists call on the city to act after officer kneels on man’s neck during arrest.

Community groups are demanding action after a Binghamton police officer was seen kneeling on Hamail Waddell’s neck during an arrest earlier this month.

The city wants to pay for the vehicles using federal stimulus funds.

A grand jury charged brothers Yaron and Leor Kweller with rape in the first degree, a more serious felony charge than the one they were given upon arrest.

Police took Brooklyn resident Leor Kweller into custody, days after arresting his brother, Yaron Kweller, who is a part owner of The Colonial.

The arrests come as a result of an ongoing police investigation into allegations of sexual assault.