Why is this News? Officer Caught On Camera Punching 17-Year-Old Girl In Face

[TIGERJC]

http://hiphopwired.com/2010/06/15/officer-caught-on-camera-punching-17-year-old-girl-in-face-video/


A Washington State police officer is under investigation after civilians videotaped him struggling with a 17-year-old jay walker before punching her in the face.

Seattle police report that an unidentified police officer pulled a man aside for jay walking at the city's 3100 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Way Monday.

While the officer was scolding the man for the traffic violation, he reportedly saw four young women jay walk in the exact same spot and asked them to step over to his vehicle.
Seattle police say the women became “verbally antagonistic toward the officer” and one attempted to walk away.

That woman, a 19-year-old seen in a turquoise top, was then “escorted back” to the officer's patrol car police and reportedly “began to tense up her arm and pull away from the officer while yelling at him” before breaking away from him several times.

Her 17-year-old friend seen in a pink top, then intervened and placed her hand on the officer's arm causing him to punch her in the face.

Both women were handcuffed and arrested.

The 19-year-old faces an obstruction of justice charge and the 17-year-old is under investigation for assaulting an officer.
He should have tasered or used pepper spray both of them instead even trying to wrestle with the girls. Damn cops cant do anything now without some kind of controversy

[-EnVus-]

I agree i mean a 17year old girl should know better not to fight or argue with a police officer. They got what they deserved...

[Bajjani]

I hear resisting arrest and fighting with cops is the cool thing to do nowadays

[Me86Rob]

God damnit. This is America. I reserve the right to cross the street where ever the fuck I want. If I don't feel like walking out of my way to a crosswalk, I'll cross where ever the fuck I want. I agree, the bitch deserved a good punch in the face and to be locked up...but seriously? Jay walking? wtf kinda BS is that. Looks like the cop was just trying to be a dick from the get-go

[oneSLOWex]

Thats you get when you try to act like a little badass. She deserved every bit of that.

[TIGERJC]

I hear resisting arrest and fighting with cops is the cool thing to do nowadays

if that's the case then lethal force should be the new end thing for cops instead of tasers

[Julio]

I cant wait to hear...
He was a racist cop..

She got what she deserved... is unfortunate that he will probably loose his job.. she will get 10 million dollasssss and move on..

[Gutling]

Those ignorant bitches deserve jail, along with half the people out there shouting at the officer for doing his job. I hate sorry cops who don't do there job, but he was doing his job here when they blowed it up.

[00Civic]

That girl deserved the punch to the face. Period. They should know better not to touch a cop like that. Looks like she learned her lesson and left him alone. LOL

[-EnVus-]

Those ignorant bitches deserve jail, along with half the people out there shouting at the officer for doing his job. I hate sorry cops who don't do there job, but he was doing his job here when they blowed it up.

They lucky he didn't snap and start macing or shooting off rounds at random thats a crazy situation with added ghetto trash yelling around him.

[-EnVus-]

OH Lawd i can't wait till tonight on Tosh...
http://www.comedycentral.com/tosh.0/2010/06/16/cop-punches-girl-in-her-face/?xrs=synd_fbconnect

[keevo54]

stupid ass girls.....jay walking and they turn it into this sh!t. Cop had no need to really slug her but damn those were some dumb girls. Bet the cop was happy the whole crowd didn't attack him.

[cjhutch]

I cant wait to hear...
He was a racist cop..

She got what she deserved... is unfortunate that he will probably loose his job.. she will get 10 million dollasssss and move on..

He won't lose his job and they won't get a dime because fortunately for him it was all caught on tape. From speaking with a couple of police officer before there is usually an investigation when a citizen files a claim. It's just part of the process.

[MongolPup]

How much force is appropriate for the police to use is a mega dichotomy for me.

Each situation is different.
Police are humans too.
It's impossible to know what was or wasn't going through each involved party's mind.

I'm just always scared people will die needlessly in both directions: police kill someone or police can't use force against someone and he kills someone.

[MongolPup]

How much force is appropriate for the police to use is a mega dichotomy for me.

Each situation is different.
Police are humans too.
It's impossible to know what was or wasn't going through each involved party's mind.

I'm just always scared people will die needlessly in both directions: police kill someone or police can't use force against someone and he kills someone.

[AnthonyF]

lololol I bet they were black.......just saying. ;) White girls are pussies...or just know when to not speak.

-Ant.

[Elbow]

Stupid IGNORANT piece of shit girls I would of shit them.

They deserve 100% what the law gives them which I hope is resisting arrest and assaulting an officer and then some. Stupid ass kids these days think they can do whatever they want with no consequence especially to a police officer. LOL @ all the comments on that site about white people and fuck "da police."

No...FUCK YOU and your ignorant "I live in da ghetto my life b hard dawg" attitude. GROW THE FUCK UP AND BECOME REAL HUMAN BEINGS YOU STUPID IGNORANT TWATS.

[Elbow]

lololol I bet they were black.......just saying. ;) White girls are pussies...or just know when to not speak.

-Ant.

You're 100% right . This case is where they should of just listened to the cop but noooooooooooo they had to go off on some "i b a bad azz" rage.

[AnthonyF]

^u make me chuckle. lol

-Ant.

[Kevykev]

Dude punched the girl out of instinct I but, it's rough being a cop...they get put in terrible positions sometimes.


Stupid IGNORANT piece of shit girls I would of shit them.

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Do what now???

[Drummerboy]

Girl in the pink grabbed his arm twice. She was asking for it. The officer had every right to tackle both girls, theres no need to allow all those "imma rezizt cuz u struc muh cuzzin" games. I'm suprised he didnt call for back up early on, at the very least, for crowd control.

[Slow Motion]

First of all, J Walking. That should not even be something to stop anyone over. If you can't cross the street as an ADULT by now, looking both ways before crossing then you really are an idiot. Yes I know it is a law but, that doesn't mean that it's a good one. You can get hit in the crosswalk and suing won't help if you're dead.

Second, Police have seven stages in the use of force. If the girl did not want to comply he has the right to use reasonable force one level above the woman he was trying to arrest which meant. O.C spraying her dumb ass. He was COMPLETELY WRONG for punching her. He could have used his Taser and been more right than punching her. I did not see him stop to call for back-up. And it is obvious that he should have and that the situation was elevating. You have to use common sense so that things like this don't happen. What is the whole purpose of police training if you can't learn to handle the situation properly. One of the girls could have easily stabbed his dumb ass, then what? If police can become emotionally unstable like that and it's fine, then there really is no need for training. But, they do go through training for situations like this and in tough situations it is best to fall back on it than to let someone get you re-assigned to a desk job or even fired. And it can be done.

Third, the last slave was freed June 1865, 145 years ago. Slavery lasted a lot longer than that. That's not including the years of racism and prejudice against black and the white people who wanted equal rights. Shit like that does fuck up a lot of people, especially if you listen to the stories of those who were personally involved (white and black). So race is gonna continue to come up for a while (even though it's not necessary for every black and white confrontation) and racism is still going to be around. Even though it is hidden by a shirt and tie, four walls of someones basement, the anonymity of the internet, and even the uniform of public servants. Nuff said there.

Fourth, damn people say some dumb shit on here(the site as a whole), haven't some of you graduated from college? I know it's different view but, damn. Have you researched your statement?

[fivex684]

First of all, J Walking. That should not even be something to stop anyone over. If you can't cross the street as an ADULT by now, looking both ways before crossing then you really are an idiot. Yes I know it is a law but, that doesn't mean that it's a good one. You can get hit in the crosswalk and suing won't help if you're dead.

Second, Police have seven stages in the use of force. If the girl did not want to comply he has the right to use reasonable force one level above the woman he was trying to arrest which meant. O.C spraying her dumb ass. He was COMPLETELY WRONG for punching her. He could have used his Taser and been more right than punching her. I did not see him stop to call for back-up. And it is obvious that he should have and that the situation was elevating. You have to use common sense so that things like this don't happen. What is the whole purpose of police training if you can't learn to handle the situation properly. One of the girls could have easily stabbed his dumb ass, then what? If police can become emotionally unstable like that and it's fine, then there really is no need for training. But, they do go through training for situations like this and in tough situations it is best to fall back on it than to let someone get you re-assigned to a desk job or even fired. And it can be done.

Third, the last slave was freed June 1865, 45 years ago. Slavery lasted a lot longer than that. That's not including the years of racism and prejudice against black and the white people who wanted equal rights. Shit like that does fuck up a lot of people, especially if you listen to the stories of those who were personally involved (white and black). So race is gonna continue to come up for a while (even though it's not necessary for every black and white confrontation) and racism is still going to be around. Even though it is hidden by a shirt and tie, four walls of someones basement, the anonymity of the internet, and even the uniform of public servants. Nuff said there.

Fourth, damn people say some dumb shit on here(the site as a whole), haven't some of you graduated from college? I know it's different view but, damn. Have you researched your statement?

So I don't have to listen to cops if I think the law is dumb? What does that slavery shit have to do with these girls? I bet if they would have acted reasonable from the start it would have been nothing more than a slap on the wrist. They got what they had coming.

[Black R]

well the officer clearly didn't have control of the situation - hell, he couldn't even subdue that first girl. :/

i'd chalk it up to inexperience, and he'll probably get reprimanded.

but honestly, according to the letter of the law - he should be in the clear as far as what he did.

i do wonder if the race card will get pulled.

[TIGERJC]

why is this being made into a race issue, just look at both of them as dumb bitches

[Slow Motion]

So I don't have to listen to cops if I think the law is dumb? What does that slavery shit have to do with these girls? I bet if they would have acted reasonable from the start it would have been nothing more than a slap on the wrist. They got what they had coming.

No you don't have to listen to the cops if you think a law is dumb, that is your decision.

The slavery part is for the "it's gonna be about race" comments made or soon to follow. And yes I do figure that if they would have acted reasonably they would have gotten a slap on the wrist, I won't refute that. I didn't even say that they were right in the situation. I said "J Walking. That should not even be something to stop anyone over. If you can't cross the street as an ADULT by now, looking both ways before crossing then you really are an idiot. Yes I know it is a law but, that doesn't mean that it's a good one". I further stated that "Police have seven stages in the use of force. If the girl did not want to comply he has the right to use reasonable force one level above the woman he was trying to arrest which meant. O.C spraying her dumb ass. He was COMPLETELY WRONG for punching her. He could have used his Taser and been more right than punching her. I did not see him stop to call for back-up. And it is obvious that he should have and that the situation was elevating. You have to use common sense so that things like this don't happen. What is the whole purpose of police training if you can't learn to handle the situation properly. One of the girls could have easily stabbed his dumb ass, then what? If police can become emotionally unstable like that and it's fine, then there really is no need for training. But, they do go through training for situations like this and in tough situations it is best to fall back on it than to let someone get you re-assigned to a desk job or even fired. And it can be done".

Thanx for reading, come again.

[Bajjani]

First of all, J Walking. That should not even be something to stop anyone over. If you can't cross the street as an ADULT by now, looking both ways before crossing then you really are an idiot. Yes I know it is a law but, that doesn't mean that it's a good one. You can get hit in the crosswalk and suing won't help if you're dead.

Second, Police have seven stages in the use of force. If the girl did not want to comply he has the right to use reasonable force one level above the woman he was trying to arrest which meant. O.C spraying her dumb ass. He was COMPLETELY WRONG for punching her. He could have used his Taser and been more right than punching her. I did not see him stop to call for back-up. And it is obvious that he should have and that the situation was elevating. You have to use common sense so that things like this don't happen. What is the whole purpose of police training if you can't learn to handle the situation properly. One of the girls could have easily stabbed his dumb ass, then what? If police can become emotionally unstable like that and it's fine, then there really is no need for training. But, they do go through training for situations like this and in tough situations it is best to fall back on it than to let someone get you re-assigned to a desk job or even fired. And it can be done.

Third, the last slave was freed June 1865, 45 years ago. Slavery lasted a lot longer than that. That's not including the years of racism and prejudice against black and the white people who wanted equal rights. Shit like that does fuck up a lot of people, especially if you listen to the stories of those who were personally involved (white and black). So race is gonna continue to come up for a while (even though it's not necessary for every black and white confrontation) and racism is still going to be around. Even though it is hidden by a shirt and tie, four walls of someones basement, the anonymity of the internet, and even the uniform of public servants. Nuff said there.

Fourth, damn people say some dumb shit on here(the site as a whole), haven't some of you graduated from college? I know it's different view but, damn. Have you researched your statement?


First thing.
"Third, the last slave was freed June 1865, 45 years ago." Is my math off?
Second thing.
Read a few articles stating his backup showed up shortly after and helped.
Third thing.
He was outnumbered, people were gathering and harassing him (like the guy on the video). She stepped in, he felt threatened, he made an example quick.
Fourth thing.
No one cares if you think its a good or bad law, I could argue I don't wanna wear my seatbelt because its MY car and MY life but its the law, so we have to obey it. Whatever opinion you have on the matter is irrelevant.
Fifth thing.
Don't resist when an officer is trying to put you in a car. Whether you were right or wrong, you went straight to way fucking wrong by doing so. You want to get him back? Stay calm, make mental notes of the situation, tell the judge in court and sue if its severe enough.
Sixth thing.
My dad grew up in Lebanon where he had to fight in a militia. I've heard horror stories about diff religions, races, towns, cities, thats not an excuse to use it as hatred or a reason to be a complete fucking cock sucker. In my opinion, people who pull the race card are typically racist, because they feel that their ancestors earned them a free ride or something. Cry wolf one to many times, know what I mean? Shit gets old real fast.
Seventh thing.
I'm hungry, but I have to leave for Pre-op, later fools.

[Slow Motion]

First thing.
"Third, the last slave was freed June 1865, 45 years ago." Is my math off?
Second thing.
Read a few articles stating his backup showed up shortly after and helped.
Third thing.
He was outnumbered, people were gathering and harassing him (like the guy on the video). She stepped in, he felt threatened, he made an example quick.
Fourth thing.
No one cares if you think its a good or bad law, I could argue I don't wanna wear my seatbelt because its MY car and MY life but its the law, so we have to obey it. Whatever opinion you have on the matter is irrelevant.
Fifth thing.
Don't resist when an officer is trying to put you in a car. Whether you were right or wrong, you went straight to way fucking wrong by doing so. You want to get him back? Stay calm, make mental notes of the situation, tell the judge in court and sue if its severe enough.
Sixth thing.
My dad grew up in Lebanon where he had to fight in a militia. I've heard horror stories about diff religions, races, towns, cities, thats not an excuse to use it as hatred or a reason to be a complete fucking cock sucker. In my opinion, people who pull the race card are typically racist, because they feel that their ancestors earned them a free ride or something. Cry wolf one to many times, know what I mean? Shit gets old real fast.
Seventh thing.
I'm hungry, but I have to leave for Pre-op, later fools.

1. No my math was off (corrected). Oh and don't forget the rest of what I said, not just one part.
2. The video is what's being critiqued. When the news shows the vid, they dont' say back-up showed up later. Sorry.
3. Even when outnumbered there are steps to take. You can't argue that point.
4. No one has to care. I posted my OPINION.
5. Truth.
6. Not saying it's okay to pull the race card (unless racially motivated white or black) all the time because I get pissed off about a bunch of shit where jesse bitchass jackson steps in. But don't act like it doesn't and never existed.
7. Pre-op. Damn surgery sucks.
8. Anymore questions, comments about my post?

~fin~

[-EnVus-]

Makes me think of this video if a girl thinks she cant fight then test her lol....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr2tyLFGVZw

[Bajjani]

1. No my math was off (corrected). Oh and don't forget the rest of what I said, not just one part.
2. The video is what's being critiqued. When the news shows the vid, they dont' say back-up showed up later. Sorry.
3. Even when outnumbered there are steps to take. You can't argue that point.
4. No one has to care. I posted my OPINION.
5. Truth.
6. Not saying it's okay to pull the race card (unless racially motivated white or black) all the time because I get pissed off about a bunch of shit where jesse bitchass jackson steps in. But don't act like it doesn't and never existed.
7. Pre-op. Damn surgery sucks.
8. Anymore questions, comments about my post?

~fin~

Freeze frame at 1:50
Guy has a gun out in his hand standing there.
My point is, opinion doesn't change law.
The video isn't the only thing being critiqued otherwise you'd talk about how shitty it is on a phone vs a HD cam or the angles or motions or how you can't see enough, we're debating force being used by an officer, which the video captures. All things are relevant, IMO.
I never acted like it did or didn't exist, I'm stating pulling a race card is typically the action of a racist.

[§treet_§peed]

Lol in my opinion, he just put both those hoes in their place. He should of pimped slapped the fuck out of them both just for good measure.

[98blackcivic]

he should have beat the shit out of her...this police man is awesome!

[SoLJames95]

God damnit. This is America. I reserve the right to cross the street where ever the fuck I want. If I don't feel like walking out of my way to a crosswalk, I'll cross where ever the fuck I want. I agree, the bitch deserved a good punch in the face and to be locked up...but seriously? Jay walking? wtf kinda BS is that. Looks like the cop was just trying to be a dick from the get-go

And if you really think about it, ever since we all have gotten our license we learned that pedestrians have the right away no matter what. So I dont even know why J walking is in exsistence. If there was someone to walk across a street with a cross walk 50 ft away and I hit them in my car they would still blame me the driver, not the person that got hit, even if I say hey theres a crosswalk there and they werent even close to it(J walking) they just stepped out in front of me and I didnt see them till it was to late, they would say its my fault and i would get charged. SO LIKE I said It defeats the purpose of a J walking violation.

[BKgen®]

I cant wait to hear...
He was a racist cop..

She got what she deserved... is unfortunate that he will probably loose his job.. she will get 10 million dollasssss and move on..

I fucking agree. I'd never personally hit a girl, but those two bitches should know their roles. You touch a cop, you deserve to get beat down. It's only a matter of time before we see some lawsuit about racial discrimination/profiling. lol, what a joke.

[BanginJimmy]

Should have sprayed the one girl in blue, the guy with them pulled the other away.


As far as struggling with the girl, controlling someone without putting yourself in a compromised situation, which is something cops are taught, is not at all easy even against someone weaker than you are. If you notice how the cop is trying to stay behind her all the time and at the same time watch the gathering crowd.


Side note, cases like this are why cops need to be 2 to a car.

[Bajjani]

And if you really think about it, ever since we all have gotten our license we learned that pedestrians have the right away no matter what. So I dont even know why J walking is in exsistence. If there was someone to walk across a street with a cross walk 50 ft away and I hit them in my car they would still blame me the driver, not the person that got hit, even if I say hey theres a crosswalk there and they werent even close to it(J walking) they just stepped out in front of me and I didnt see them till it was to late, they would say its my fault and i would get charged. SO LIKE I said It defeats the purpose of a J walking violation.

J walking isn't a law because its about saving pedestrians, its really about protecting everyone those pedestrians put in danger. When someone crosses the street w/o watching and a car can't break in time, what do they do? They swerve. This puts other people in danger and also property. Crosswalks are suppose to have better visibility side to side so you can see people about to cross.

[Evil Goat]

sooooo.....he couldn't handle that one girl by himself but had the balls to punch the other bitch while surrounded by her ghetto cuonterparts? lolwtfbbq.....but bitch deserved it, he shouldve punched the bitch he was struggling with

[Got Milk?]

If i was in his spot, i would have shot both of them 10 times each. And would say, IS THIS GANGSTER ENOUGH FOR YOU!!

[EG_Ryder]

She deserved it, he has the right to defend himself if he feels threatened...She could have been trying to reach for his gun