The problem with jumping to conclusions based on the May 2 video in which Police Officer Francisco Garcia strikes Donni Wright several times and takes him to the ground is that it was shot from behind Mr. Wright, so you can neither see his face nor read his body language as he approaches the cop, who is moving toward him.
Officer Garcia was reported to have said, just before initiating the contact, "What are you flexing for? Don't flex."
This item is available in full to subscribers.
We have recently launched a new and improved website. To continue reading, you will need to either log into your subscriber account, or purchase a new subscription.
If you have an active digital subscription, then you already have an account here. Just reset your password, if you've not yet logged in to your account on this new site.
If you are a current print-only subscriber, and want access to our website,click here to view your options for changing you subscription level.
Otherwise, click here to view your options for subscribing.
Please log in to continue |
