- cross-posted to:
- thepoliceproblem@lemmy.world
- cross-posted to:
- thepoliceproblem@lemmy.world
Summary
The Oklahoma City Police Department faces backlash after body-camera footage showed Officer Joseph Gibson forcefully throwing 71-year-old Lich Vu to the ground during a traffic stop on October 27.
Vu, who has bone cancer, reportedly suffered a brain bleed requiring surgery and remains hospitalized.
The incident began with a language-barrier dispute over a U-turn citation. Vu’s family and local Vietnamese American leaders have condemned the officer’s actions, calling for his termination.
Police placed Gibson on administrative leave, pledging a thorough investigation into the incident.
If I found a cop mistreating my elderly father Id be going full black hat in that fucking precinct if he weren’t immediately terminated without pension.
I’m not saying it’s right, but I’d understand it