AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin police officer is facing a lawsuit after punching a man during a viral incident in October.
As shown in this video, Officer Garcia—whose last name has not been released—hits James Rodriguez in the face. Rodriguez’s attorney Jeff Edwards called the actions “egregious, dangerous, and excessive use of force by an Austin police officer.”
The incident also involved another individual getting hit as well. You can read more on that part of the incident here…