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Hate to say it but I agree with the driver here.
Man alleges police brutality after traffic stop caught on camera
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A Medford man is planning to sue the Suffolk County Police Department, several officers and the county after a traffic stop ended with his arrest and injuries. The incident was all recorded on a dashboard camera and police bodycam.
It happened on April 2 on North Ocean Avenue in Medford.
Dash camera video shows Craig Manning driving in a straight lane before moving into a turning lane. Moments later, an unmarked police vehicle pulled him over.
Video reviewed by News 12 shows Manning initially interacting with officers before refusing to provide his license and registration. He repeatedly requested a supervisor and declined officers’ commands to exit the vehicle, though he eventually unlocked the door.
The encounter escalated when officers forcibly removed Manning from the vehicle. Video shows Manning being punched multiple times in the head and later taken to the ground after additional officers arrived.
Manning’s attorney, Frederick Brewington, argues the arrest was unjustified.
“He should never have been charged with any criminal charges,” Brewington said. “The arrest was wrong from the beginning.”
A mug shot taken after the arrest shows Manning with a gash on his forehead. Manning alleges officers used excessive force and violated his civil rights.
Criminal justice professor David Sarni said drivers are legally required to provide their license and registration during a traffic stop and that officers are not required to wait for a supervisor before taking action.
“This was a car stop. You don’t like what they stopped you for? It’s not the time to litigate it,” Sarni said.
Sarni added that whether the force used was reasonable depends on the totality of the circumstances.
“If he was saying he was in fear of his safety, it did not appear, based on his words and his actions, he was scared at all,” Sarni said. “Compliance is key. If you refuse to comply with a car stop, that elevates the officer’s fears or safety issues.”
Suffolk police declined to comment on the officers involved or the incident, citing pending litigation. News 12 also reached out to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office but did not receive a response.
It happened on April 2 on North Ocean Avenue in Medford.
Dash camera video shows Craig Manning driving in a straight lane before moving into a turning lane. Moments later, an unmarked police vehicle pulled him over.
Video reviewed by News 12 shows Manning initially interacting with officers before refusing to provide his license and registration. He repeatedly requested a supervisor and declined officers’ commands to exit the vehicle, though he eventually unlocked the door.
The encounter escalated when officers forcibly removed Manning from the vehicle. Video shows Manning being punched multiple times in the head and later taken to the ground after additional officers arrived.
Manning’s attorney, Frederick Brewington, argues the arrest was unjustified.
“He should never have been charged with any criminal charges,” Brewington said. “The arrest was wrong from the beginning.”
A mug shot taken after the arrest shows Manning with a gash on his forehead. Manning alleges officers used excessive force and violated his civil rights.
Criminal justice professor David Sarni said drivers are legally required to provide their license and registration during a traffic stop and that officers are not required to wait for a supervisor before taking action.
“This was a car stop. You don’t like what they stopped you for? It’s not the time to litigate it,” Sarni said.
Sarni added that whether the force used was reasonable depends on the totality of the circumstances.
“If he was saying he was in fear of his safety, it did not appear, based on his words and his actions, he was scared at all,” Sarni said. “Compliance is key. If you refuse to comply with a car stop, that elevates the officer’s fears or safety issues.”
Suffolk police declined to comment on the officers involved or the incident, citing pending litigation. News 12 also reached out to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office but did not receive a response.
Categories: Bad Cop
Theocritus 2 weeks ago
If you don't want to show your docs then you can be arrested, if you resist arrest, the officer use force.
RoyHinkley 2 weeks ago
It's called pain compliance.
I see a useless female DEI hire. Never should have allowed women on patrol duty. Puts lives at risk.
JobyFluorine 2 weeks ago
@RoyHinkley I say that all the time, pain compliance. Meanwhile there's some jackass behind the camera screaming, "What the fuck?! What the fuck?!" all while the perpetrator is fighting with the police.
MisterProgneto 3 weeks ago
Black guy ramped things up by not showing his license, registration and insurance. Then, he refused to step out of the car. Looks guilty to me.
JobyFluorine 3 weeks ago
@MisterProgneto He'll still file suit, then get a massive payout of taxpayer's money because he's a protected species.
Galaga 3 weeks ago
STFU he refused to get out of the car and then started grabbing the cop, he started the fight. fuck your lawsuit
Lostcoss.82 3 weeks ago
Suing for what? He got what he asked for.
JobyFluorine 3 weeks ago
@Lostcoss.82 Multiple times he told the cop to hit him. The cop should have been more willing to 'serve' some knuckle sammiches and 'protect' that man's right to remain silent.
I think the cop should be punished with a week of paid suspension and one of those shiny, metal pins for his uniform.
lordzedd 3 weeks ago
Of course they leave out everything that leads up to it because everyone will see its justified.
ScreaminMime 3 weeks ago
I agree, punching in the face wasn't the way to handle the situation... mace would had been more appropriate 
JobyFluorine 3 weeks ago
@ScreaminMime The guy was asking to be punched. The cop was doing what he was told.
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