Savannah officer suspended after viral arrest video sparks lawsuit

(CNN)- A viral arrest video from downtown Savannah has led to a lawsuit and an internal police investigation after footage appeared to show an officer shoving a woman to the ground during an arrest.

The incident happened in March and involves Savannah resident Niquaysia Chisholm.

Video obtained by local media shows Chisholm, wearing a white shirt, standing with a group of women while one of their friends was being detained by police…

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