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Police Unit Closes Case of Officer Caught on Camera Assaulting Citizen
The Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) has closed a case against an officer filmed striking a civilian after a traffic stop dispute. Mahash confirmed the officer used force but deemed it reasonable during an arrest attempt, finding no criminal offense.
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What happened
- 01Mahash closed a case against an officer filmed striking a civilian, citing no criminal offense.
- 02The incident involved a traffic stop dispute where the officer knocked the civilian to the ground and struck him.
- 03The civilian claims the officer used unreasonable force and has suffered trauma and anxiety attacks.
- 04The Public Defender's office called the violence severe and unjustified, demanding prosecution.
- 05Mahash confirmed force was used but deemed it reasonable during an arrest attempt.
- 06The Public Defender's office has appealed Mahash's decision to the State Prosecutor's Office.
The civilian, who claims he was traumatized and assaulted, expressed disappointment, and the Public Defender's office has appealed the decision.
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