Bucks rookie Sterling Brown plans to file a lawsuit against Milwaukee Police Department

Sterling Brown of the Bucks plans to file a lawsuit against the Milwaukee Police Department after he was arrested last January over an incident in which a stun gun was used on him.

The Milwaukee Police Department apologized Wednesday and said officers who "acted inappropriately" have been disciplined after an internal investigation.

Per ESPN, Brown, who has said he plans to file a lawsuit against the Milwaukee PD, said in a statement that the experience "has forced me to stand up and tell my story so that I can help prevent these injustices from happening in the future."
"What should have been a simple parking ticket turned into an attempt at police intimidation, followed by unlawful use of physical force, including being handcuffed and tased and then unlawfully booked," Brown said. "This experience with the Milwaukee Police Department has forced me to stand up and tell my story so that I can help prevent these injustices from happening in the future."
Brown continues to speak with several officers as the dialogue becomes muted, with the initial officer wearing a camera slowly walking around Brown's car.
"Black men shouldn't have to have their guard up and instantly be on the defensive when seeing a police officer, but it's a reality and a real problem," Brown said in his statement. "There must be mutual respect, and both sides have to figure out how to accomplish this.
"This is bigger than me. My family, friends, legal team, Priority Sports, Milwaukee Bucks, the black community and the communities of all who stand against injustice plan to continue the fight."
In a lengthy statement of support released by the Bucks, the team said the "abuse and intimidation that Sterling experienced at the hands of Milwaukee Police was shameful and inexcusable."
"Unfortunately, this isn't an isolated case," the Bucks' statement said. "It shouldn't require an incident involving a professional athlete to draw attention to the fact that vulnerable people in our communities have experienced similar, and even worse, treatment.
"We are grateful for the service of many good police officers that courageously protect us, our fans and our city, but racial biases and abuses of power must not be ignored.
"There needs to be more accountability."