Thursday, November 13, 2008

U.S. cop suspended for demanding free coffee

BEIJING, Aug. 11 (Chinese medianet) -- A U.S. cop had to

give up her badge fordemanding free coffee and pastries from six different

Starbucks in Chicago.



Officer Barbara Nevers, a 14-year veteran, was

suspended from duty for 15 months and has also been ordered to undergo

counseling.



The Police Board ruled in May that 55-year-old Nevers

intimidated Starbucks employees by screaming at them and flashing her badge,

handcuffs or gun when they wanted her to pay. The board released its findings

Thursday.

Nevers' attorney said her client never used her job

to demand coffee. She said some coffeehouses gave it to her for free because she

was an officer.

(Agencies)

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