“If the cop was assaulted, he had every right to use force against the assaulter, especially one who’s fleeing (she was walking away in a crowd.) Stop with the summary Rodney-King-style verdicts until we know the whole story.”
Sorry, slowly walking away and then turning back to look at the cop doesn’t count as fleeing.
Even if she was running that would only justify tackling her. The cop has a right to defend himself. He doesn’t have the right to attack anyone.
Agreed. The cop has the right to protect himself according to the level of the crime being committed. There are many problems with this arrest. He did not see her cause the crime. Then he turns and assaults her. She will be happy with the settlement. Let’s just say $100,000.