Asian cancer patient is not OK after being slammed in OK

[theking]

Oklahoma police release video of cop slamming cancer-stricken 70-year-old to the ground
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The Oklahoma City Police Department (OCPD) on Saturday released footage showing an officer’s alleged use of excessive force against Lich Vu, a 70-year-old Asian man with bone cancer, during a traffic violation encounter in late October. The video shows the officer’s body camera footage and surveillance clip from a nearby business.

What happened: The incident on Oct. 27 near Northwest 39th Street and Meridian Avenue reportedly started when Vu and another motorist wound up in a collision. A police officer arrived at the scene and issued both drivers a ticket for an improper U-turn. However, an argument ensued when Vu refused to sign his ticket, leading the officer to inform him that he could be imprisoned. In the video, Vu can be seen approaching the officer and lightly slapping the latter’s vest and telling him to “shut up.” This prompted the officer to hold Vu’s arms and slam him to the ground, placing him in handcuffs. The impact reportedly caused Vu to lose consciousness, with the OCPD stating that the officer removed the handcuffs after the paramedics arrived.

The aftermath: Following the incident, Vu’s daughter Teresa took to Facebook to share that her father, who has bone cancer, was hospitalized and required surgery for brain bleeding. Vu, who is now conscious but experiencing some memory loss — being unable to remember why he was in the hospital — also needed a nasogastric tube to assist with eating, hydration and medication, as he could not swallow properly due to a neck injury. Meanwhile, the OCPD has put the officer on a paid administrative leave as they investigate the incident. The department assured the community that the case is “being thoroughly investigated.”

[theking]

Oklahoma officer charged for slamming 71-year-old man to the ground, prosecutors say
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Prosecutors charged an Oklahoma City police officer with felony assault on Thursday after he slammed a 71-year-old man to the ground, breaking his neck, following an argument over a traffic ticket.

Sgt. Joseph Gibson, 28, was charged in Oklahoma County with one count of aggravated assault and battery in connection with the October 27 dispute. Body-worn camera video released by police shows Gibson throwing Lich Vu to the ground after Vu touched Gibson during an argument following a non-injury traffic accident.

“We evaluate the law and the facts in each individual case, and in this particular case determined the officer’s actions were an unreasonable use of force,” Oklahoma County District Attorney Vicki Zemp Behenna said in a statement.


Vu suffered a brain bleed, and a broken neck and eye socket and remains hospitalized, prosecutors said.

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Oklahoma City Police Capt. Valerie Littlejohn declined to comment on the charge and referred to a statement the department released in October, indicating Gibson was placed on administrative leave while his actions were being investigated.

“We want our community to know that this case is being thoroughly investigated, and the review process will take time to complete,” according to the statement, which was also released in Vietnamese.

The use of force prompted outrage in Oklahoma City’s Vietnamese community, particularly since the video shows Vu had difficulty communicating with Gibson during the interaction and appeared not to understand what the officer was telling him.

Oklahoma City Fraternal Order of Police President Mark Nelson said the organization is sympathetic to Vu and recognizes the severity of his injuries but expressed concern about the impact the charges will have on officers in the field.

“It is very disappointing to see a police officer face felony charges for actions taken in good faith while serving in the line of duty,” Nelson said in a statement. “Sgt. Gibson followed his de-escalation training and protocol when assaulted.”

[Hung_Low]

I don't feel sympathy for the cop or the old Asian dude...

Just because you're old, don't mean you act like a moron. Just respect the officer for doing his job... if you disagree with the ticket and you have proof, go fight it in court. You don't need to slap a cop and tell him to F off.

I'm pretty sure the cop didn't know the OG had bone cancer, however, there is no need to slam him on the ground so hard. You're 28 and the dude is 71.

All cops need training on how to take a person down without slamming them...

[theking]

Not surprised as OK is a RED state...

Charges Dismissed Against Officer Who Threw Man to Ground

Charges have been dismissed against a police officer who threw an elderly man to the ground during a confrontation in October. The Attorney General for the State of Oklahoma dismissed criminal charges filed by the District Attorney of Oklahoma City after Sergeant Joseph Gibson threw the 70-year-old man to the ground to handcuff him.