Video of Arkansas trooper punching 18-year-old draws calls for investigation
Summary
A police officer in Arkansas was recorded tackling and punching an 18-year-old woman during a traffic stop. Civil rights advocates are calling for an investigation into the officer’s use of force.Key Facts
- The incident happened on August 1 near Manila, Arkansas, during a traffic stop for speeding and other violations.
- The woman, Alisa Hackett, was driving 71 mph in a 60-mph zone with hazard lights on.
- Officer Moisses Arellano punched Hackett in the head after she resisted arrest.
- Arellano said he used one closed-fist strike to get Hackett to comply with commands.
- Hackett was charged with several offenses including possession of alcohol by a minor and refusal to submit to arrest.
- Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump demanded a public investigation and release of the officer's past use-of-force records.
- A civil rights lawsuit was filed accusing Arellano of excessive force.
- Hackett has changed her legal representation after initially filing the lawsuit.
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