Or, alternatively, the “victim” was a scumbag drugdealer who worked hard to earn a vigorous stomping.
WRONG. Unlike Russia, we have a presumption of innocence here until judged by a jury. The job of the cops is to apprehend and detain suspects, not dispense justice or harass citizens.
If allow them to do that, they can and WILL do it to you.
The “war on drugs” hasn’t done a thing to reduce their availability or price. It has done significant damage to our freedoms.