Former San Jose police officer George Brown faces serious charges stemming from a road-rage incident in July 2021. While driving with a friend and a child, he became involved in an aggressive altercation after another vehicle threw a bottle at his SUV. Brown identified himself as an officer and then punched a woman in the face, escalating the situation. He has been charged with felony assault, misdemeanor battery, and misdemeanor child endangerment. A judge later granted him a diversion, allowing him to avoid prosecution.
In January 2025, Brown's criminal case was suspended after a judge granted pre-trial diversion, allowing him to avoid prosecution through a military diversion program.
Former San Jose police officer George Brown was charged with felony assault under color of authority, misdemeanor battery, and misdemeanor child endangerment following a road-rage incident.
Brown punched a woman in the face without provocation during a road-rage altercation, leading to charges of assault and battery.
The Santa Clara County DA stated that the law wasn't intended to cover this case, as it involved a police officer's misuse of authority.
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