Six Atlanta police officers have been charged after video showed authorities pulling two young people from a car and using Tasers on them while stuck in traffic amid protests over George Floyd's death. 9News
In the clip, the couple can be heard screaming and asking officers what is happening.
Photo taken from police body camera video of an officer pointing his handgun at Messiah Young through a shattered window while the college student is seated in his vehicle. Mr Young told Mr Howard's investigators that an officer who escorted him from the scene after his arrest punched him in the back more than 10 times as they walked.
He is also charged with simple battery for violently pulling Ms Pilgrim from the car and throwing her down on to the street.Investigator Mark Gardner, was fired Sunday over accusations he used excessive force.
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