Fired Atlanta Officers File Suit Against Mayor, Police Chief

Mark Gardner, left, and Ivory Streeter, right, were fired over accusations they used excessive force during the arrest of two college students during protests in Atlanta.

Atlanta Police Department via AP

Updated Tuesday at 5:33 p.m.

Two Atlanta police officers who were fired after video showed them using stun guns on two college students pulled from a car in traffic during a large protest against police brutality are looking to get their jobs back.

Former Investigators Mark Gardner and Ivory Streeter sued Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Police Chief Erika Shields on Monday.