It happened during a traffic stop on Sunday.
A Los Angeles Police officer was under investigation after he was captured on video punching a handcuffed man in the face during a traffic stop in Watts on Sunday, July 28.
LAPD officials have not released basic information on the traffic stop, but said in a Monday tweet that a “use of force” incident that occurred in the Southeast division, which includes Watts, was under investigation and that an officer involved had been removed from field duties.taken by a bystander, the man is seen being placed into handcuffs and asks the officers “What did I do?” before he is struck in the face by one officer.
Ali called on the District Attorney’s office to file an assault charge against the officer during a Monday news conference in Watts. “I’m shocked and outraged that someone could be viciously assaulted while in handcuffs by a police officer,” Ali said. “An officer who behaves like that does not deserve to have a gun and badge.”LA police find body in Metro Red Line tunnel near North HollywoodSpaceX moving Dragon recovery to Long Beach in 2025, city declaresHere’s a look at the uniqueness of the Paris 2024 Olympic medalsI tried Speedo’s Olympic swimsuit.
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