NYPD Files Formal Departmental Charges Against Officers In Eric Garner Case

(CNN) — The New York police officer who choked Eric Garner in 2014 has been formally served with departmental charges, an NYPD spokesman said Saturday.
Officer Daniel Pantaleo, who wrapped his arm around Garner’s neck before the man complained he couldn’t breathe, was served with the charges Friday night, according to city officials.
Pantaleo is seen in video from the scene tackling Garner from behind using a department-banned chokehold. He now faces two separate charges &mdash