man asked Dearborn Cop Marvin Sanders for directions. awarded $9.2 million for the resulting abuse

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Summary from comments:

@hieuluu2
6 hours ago
For those that didn't see the whole video. Mr. Gonzales asked the officer for direction, then he after peddling a few yards, he was confused about the direction the officer told him, so he went inside a fast food restaurant with his bike and asked them for direction.

The officer followed him, asked him why he was inside the fast food restaurant, Mr. Gonzales replied that he was asking the workers for direction, this upset the officer and he asked Mr. Gonzales "what, you don't trust me"?

Mr. Gonzales replied "I forgot what you told me, I am sorry". Yes, Mr. Gonzales apologized to the officer, the officer can be seen putting on his gloves, this scared Mr. Gonzales, he told the officer "I am sorry, I'll leave" as he was leaving, the officer ran after him, tackled him, punched him, choked him a few times as Mr. Gonzales is screaming and asking what he did wrong.

Not once did the officer told Mr. Gonzales that he was being "detained" nor "place under arrest". Mr. Gonzales got up and ran for his life, the body cam was left behind by the officer as he chased Mr. Gonzales further down an alley and beating him. The officer is still on duty as of today, the taxpayers covered the $9.2 million lawsuit

[True Dough]

1. If all of the above hadn't come out in court

I would have a hard time believing that version of events because it's so egregious. And to think that the cop in question still has a job. This is THE PROBLEM!!!

[The Roux Comes First]

2. The Second Level of Being Wholly PO'd About This

Is that taxpayers likely picked up most or all of the tab.

It's bad enough that police departments and other covens of authoritarian behavior and entitlement are so enticing to those hungry to gain power over others, especially those they perceive as their inferiors or threatening to their status.

There's no way the spiffy outfit should indemnify one acting like an asshole from being held personally responsible.

[SamKnause]

3. Keep earning the hate.

It is the only thing that you excel at.

Back the blue until it happens to you.

The Thin Blue Line Gang steal, maim, torture and kill.

We can thank the 'supreme' court for giving them their powers.

Qualified immunity is a get out of jail free card.

The burden is placed on the tax payers.

What a fucked up system !!!!

[BeckyDem]

4. The cop should be in jail.

Love the jury award though...nicely done.

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

5. yep