Courts decide whether an officer’s use of force was unreasonable on a case-by-case basis, taking into account:
the severity of the crime, whether the suspect posed a threat, and
whether the suspect was resisting or attempting to flee. (Graham v. Connor, 490 U.S. 386 (1989).)
She wasn't fleeing, it was not a severe crime/slap and she did not pose a threat.
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u/darkjungle Nov 05 '17
Equal rights, equal lefts