“Why did he not get on the ground immediately when ordered?”
It was 90F that day and the surface temperature of the pavement could be as high as 130F. Besides, he was unarmed and surrounded by at least 30 cops. What constructive purpose would be served by having the man burn himself on the pavement?
In any case the civil rights lawyers are lining up to take this man’s case and the DA will likely dismiss charges in exchange for a settlement. All because some peckerhead just had to use excessive force when other cops were telling him not to.
He was on grass. Double entendre intended.