'You Broke My Cheek!': 3 Times Cops Abused Their Power | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Police officers are accused of falsely arresting and using excessive force during DUI stops, as shown in several disturbing incidents described in this content.

Key Insights

• 🙅 Police officers can become the aggressors during DUI stops, escalating situations instead of de-escalating them.
• 🤨 False allegations and excessive force have been reported in multiple cases of DUI arrests, raising concerns about police misconduct.
• 👮 Internal investigations into officer misconduct and violations are essential to maintain accountability within police departments.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: What happened during Mariah Valenzuela's false DUI arrest?

Mariah Valenzuela was pulled over by Officer Michael McGillis in Phoenix, Arizona, for a false DUI charge. The officer refused to respond to Valenzuela's questions, leading to a violent confrontation where Valenzuela was tackled, resulting in injuries.

Q: How did Christina West's arrest turn violent?

After crashin her SUV, Christina West complied with sobriety tests but had her head slammed into a windshield and face onto the asphalt by officers in Tallahassee, Florida, causing severe injuries.

Q: What false accusations were made against Tavon Galanakis during his DUI stop?

Tavon Galanakis was pulled over for using high beams and was accused of being drunk and smoking weed. Despite blowing a 0.0 on a breathalyzer, officers arrested him based on alleged infractions in his field test.

Q: What legal actions were taken in response to these incidents?

Mariah Valenzuela filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Phoenix and Officer McGillis. Christina West filed a lawsuit against the city and police department, leading to a settlement. Tavon Galanakis filed a lawsuit against the city, police chief, and officers involved, with the case still ongoing.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Mariah Valenzuela is falsely arrested for a DUI charge and is violently tackled by a police officer in Phoenix, Arizona.

• Christina West is brutally arrested after crashing her SUV in Tallahassee, Florida, with the officers slamming her head into a windshield and face onto the asphalt.

• Tavon Galanakis faces false accusations of DUI by an officer in Newton, leading to a lawsuit for false arrest and civil rights violations.