Who is Moisses Arellano? Arkansas Trooper Caught Punching Teen on Video
Summary
An Arkansas state trooper named Moisses Arellano was caught on video punching 18-year-old Alisa Hackett during a traffic stop on August 1. Hackett has filed a federal lawsuit, and the officer admitted to using a closed fist after she refused to roll onto her stomach.Key Facts
- The incident happened during a traffic stop near Manila, Arkansas, for speeding 71 mph in a 60 mph zone.
- Trooper Arellano asked Hackett to put her hands on her car trunk and then tried to handcuff her.
- Hackett asked the trooper what she had done, and he told her not to resist.
- Arellano forced Hackett to the ground and punched her in the face according to the video and his report.
- The trooper used a Taser’s laser but did not fire it.
- Hackett was charged with five offenses including improper display of hazards.
- Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump is representing Hackett and called for an explanation from the state police.
- The video and the trooper’s use-of-force report confirm the use of a closed fist punch after Hackett refused to roll onto her stomach.
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