In a prominent corruption trial in Bay Area, former Antioch police officers are accused of using excessive force during arrests, with several individuals providing testimony. Notable accounts include Daniel Romo, who described being attacked by a police dog while on the ground. Defense attorneys argue that the officers acted within their rights under stress. However, two other witnesses also reported extreme cases of excessive force, further complicating the officers' defense. One officer, Eric Rombough, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy, testified against his co-defendants, leading to a dispute over legal representation and a mistrial for one officer involved.
Daniel Romo recalled the feeling of a police K9 "eating [his] back" as officers yelled at him to stop resisting. Lying on his stomach..."
Defense attorneys representing Amiri and Wenger argued that the officers were justified in their uses of force...
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