El Paso, Texas
A city employee says he was beaten up by a cop after he was stopped because his license plate wasn't visible. The officer claimed he was evading arrest.
The two officers involved are Steven Smith and Charles Romo. There is a video, with Officer Smith making comments.
Officer Smith received a 20-hour paid suspension. But this wasn't the first complaint filed against Smith. At the time of the incident, he had 10 complaints filed against him. Back in 2002, Smith left work early, saying he was sick. But hours later, he was involved in a bar fight. He was later suspended for unprofessional conduct and violating their sick leave policy. Then again in 2004, he was asked by a civilian to move a shopping cart in a Wal-Mart parking lot. The situation escalated into a fight and smith was once again suspended.
The city has agreed to a $15k settlement.
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