In 2017 Lieutenant John Michael O’Brien, in the presence of his victim’s own child, conducted an involuntary body cavity search without probable cause, which included inserting his fingers into the victim’s rectum. This violated New Orleans Police Department protocol and the victim’s 4th Amendment Constitutional Rights, as noted in this Official Police Document. Refer to link provided, for the government site detailing this Offense. It is unclear whether Lieutenant O’Brien wore gloves during this assault on his victim’s dignity and body.
Lieutenant O’Brien was investigated, and Sustained Judgement was rendered by the Public Integrity Bureau in coordination with the Independent Police Monitor.
FEDERALLY-FUNDED OVERSIGHT AGENCY RECOMMENDS REMOVAL OF JOHN O’BRIEN FROM SUPERVISORY POSITION DUE TO ANAL VIOLATION OF CITIZEN DURING SEATBELT STOP