It would be fascinating to know what would have happened if there were no cameras. Here is a 100 pound, handcuffed woman with a broken face and likely concussion. Now, can any of you fine officers explain exactly what happened?
As it stands, the defense lawyers in this case are convinced there is no wrong doing because to paraphrase..."real life is different than super slow motion on a video recording". What you don't see is the tactical training the officer has, the aggressive cuff slip the defendant made while shielded from view by the officer, the fear the officer had for his life and the life of other officers. None of that is available on film. They're literally trying to tell you that what you see on camera isn't real and should not be considered prima facie evidence. So we're back to the beginning...can anyone really explain why this woman has a broken face?
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