A man arrested after he used the word "bitch" when a woman took his parking space can go forward with a lawsuit against three Las Cruces police officers, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday...Things may come and things may go, but "Only One" tactics remain the same. Anybody remember "Invisible Agent*"?
Gallegos — contrary to his training, the documents states — "decided to use his own arrest technique in which he grabs and handcuffs the suspect before explaining that he is under arrest."
York reflexively drew back his arm, which Gallegos interpreted as resisting arrest. Gallegos executed an arm-bar takedown and York struck his head and shoulder on the pavement.
Martinez then placed a Taser on York's neck and threatened to shock him if he did not untuck his arms from underneath his body, the documents state.
"I can't. I think you broke my arm," York reportedly responded.
Old man--sign ze papers.*-Incidentally, here's the cool trailer for it.
I can't--you have broken my fingers!
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