A Covington Police officer is on a 30-day unpaid suspension for his actions during a July 17 protest march across the Roebling Bridge, Covington Police Chief Justin Wietholter said Tuesday evening.
Officer Zachary Stayton was seen on video, including some captured by WVXU, repeatedly punching marcher Brandon Hill in the head as Hill was face down on the ground. Hill was one of 15 people arrested at the march.
Police say Hill approached an officer with his fists balled in a “fighting stance” during the march and then grabbed at the officer’s non-lethal projectile gun. A Covington Police officer testified Hill made motions reaching into a bag he had with him, leading officers to believe he had a gun…