Body camera video from the controversial arrest of a mother and her daughters in Forth Worth, Texas, has leaked online after police refused to make it public.
The video shows Officer William Martin arresting 46-year-old Jacqueline Craig, her 19-year-old daughter, Brea Hymond and Craig’s 15-year-old daughter after the family called police for help. Craig had reported to police that a man had assaulted her son for littering. But after a combative Martin showed up on scene, it was Craig and her daughters who ended up in handcuffs again.
Video posted to Facebook by Craig’s family after the December 2016 incident showed Martin violently throwing the three women to the ground during their arrests, which were all made by him before any backup arrived.
In early January, Martin was found to have committed excessive force, along with several other violations, and was suspended for 10 days without pay.
Fort Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald has said Martin’s actions were “rude,” but said the arrest was not caused by racism. Martin is white, while Craig and her daughters are black.
Fitzgerald said Martin is “sorry” and contrite” about the incident. He has returned to active duty while his 10-day suspension is appealed.
Here’s what you need to know about Officer Martin and the incident:
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