After a police officer was filmed slamming a transgender woman to the ground during an arrest in Austin, officials demand further review and accountability. The incident occurred on March 2, following a disturbance call involving the woman. Bodycam footage and bystander videos reveal the force used, contradicting the police department's initial comments about the incident. The officer's actions led to visible injuries to the woman, who was subsequently charged with disorderly conduct. The incident is now under investigation by the department's Force Review Unit for potential misuse of force.
The Advocate reviewed the body camera footage and a separate video recorded by a bystander and posted to social media. Unlike the police-released footage, the bystander video clearly shows the force with which the officer appears to throw the woman to the ground.
Officials are calling for further review and accountability after video footage showed a police officer slamming a transgender woman to the ground during an early-morning arrest in Austin's downtown entertainment district.
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