Posted on 06/21/2018 9:57:38 PM PDT by Trump20162020
The bikini-clad teenager who was tackled and thrown to the ground by a Texas police officer has reached a six-figure settlement with the city.
Dajerria Becton, 18, will receive $148,850 from the city of McKinney three years after a video of the incident went viral and sparked protests and discussions about police treatment of young black people in America.
Many were horrified when a video was released showing McKinney Officer Eric Casebolt throwing Becton to the ground and digging his knee into her back.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
After watching the video a couple times it brings to mind this funny video by Chris Rock:
LOL! Hilarious and correct.
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