Tucson police officer William Gallego accused of assaulting suspect
This is how things are supposed to work, every day. Anytime a police officer crosses the line into lawless behavior, they should forfeit the protection of the badge and be arrested, the same as every other American.
Tucson police officer William Gallego accused of assaulting suspect
As part of a standard review when force is used by an officer, Gallego's supervisor reviewed his bodycam footage from the arrest the next day. They also initiated a criminal investigation.
"Based on video evidence, investigators believe Gallego made intentional contact with the suspect’s head two different times while he was handcuffed on the ground," said Magnus's statement.
On Sunday, detectives arrested and booked Gallego into a Pima County jail on suspicion of aggravated assault.