- An investigation has been launched into a California police officer after a video went viral showing her striking a 16-year-old student at Fairfield High School on May 20.
- Fairfield Police Chief Dan Marshall apologized for the incident and announced an external organization would conduct an independent investigation, with the officer reassigned from her duties.
- The student, Maurice Williams, suffered headaches and dizzy spells, with his family stating he was “beat like a dog” and had his “hair pulled” during the altercation.
- Body-cam footage released by police shows the officer pinning the student to the ground and delivering “distraction strikes” and “additional” strikes to gain compliance after he allegedly resisted arrest.
- Police stated the incident began when the student fought a school official during an altercation, and “sharp objects” including a screwdriver, were found in confiscated backpacks, though the chief clarified the student was not handcuffed when struck.
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Investigation into California cop after footage of her hitting teenage boy at high school went viral
