What transpired between attorney H. Michael Harvey, who had been in court representing a client, and Sparta, Ga. Police Chief Ronnie Evans and two other officers is in dispute. But, by that day's end, the incident had generated criminal charges against both sides. Harvey stood accused of disorderly conduct, cursing in court and failure to comply with an order. But Harvey contends he was accosted by officers eager for a fight and thrown against a wall just outside the courtroom door.
November 01, 1999 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
SPARTA-A simple loitering charge heard Wednesday in this city’s Municipal Court triggered an ugly courthouse confrontation between Sparta police and an Atlanta lawyer.
What transpired between attorney H. Michael Harvey, who had been in court representing a client, and Sparta Police Chief Ronnie Evans and two other officers is in dispute. But, by that day’s end, the incident had generated criminal charges against both sides.
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