The Hurst Police Department released new video Thursday from officer body-worn cameras of a traffic stop from January in which a woman claims officers used excessive force against her.
Taneisha Thompson posted her cellphone video of the encounter after it happened, which circulated widely on social media. In the video, an officer can be seen pulling Thompson out of her car by the neck. Moments later, several officers can be seen pulling Thompson to the ground to arrest her.
Hurst PD says viral video was edited, shows only part of encounter
In response to growing community concern, Hurst PD released bodycam videos from three officers involved. Hurst Assistant Police Chief Adam Hooton said in a statement accompanying the videos that Thompson’s video was edited and captured only a small portion of her interactions with the officer who made the traffic stop, who he only identified as Cpl. Morgan.
The new video shows Morgan pulling over Thompson’s vehicle for going 40 mph in a school zone with a 25-mph speed limit. The video shows Morgan asking Thompson for her driver license and proof of insurance, which she provides. Thompson can then be seen telling the officer she was heading home, but refusing to answer where she was coming from. Thompson denied she was in a hurry and said didn’t see a school zone…