Charles Chukwu is still trying to get his hands on a video tape allegedly taken at the city jail that may or may not show officers assaulting him. He says even though Internal Affairs investigated the matter and decided there wasn’t enough evidence to discipline the officer, Chukwu just wants to see the tape for himself.
Chukwu pleaded his case before the City Council a month ago, and at the time several council members, including councilwoman Sue Lovell, expressed sympathy.
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The Savoy (1616 Main St.), one of the half dozen or so derelict high- and midrises in southwestern downtown, is to be imploded tomorrow next Friday in an emergency demolition, according to HPD public affairs officer Victor Senties. The building was found to be structurally unsound and must come down at once, he said, and added that more details are forthcoming from officials from Metro, HPD and the Houston Fire Department at a press conference to be held at 3 p.m. today near the building. But
