The Dallas Police Department's largest union, the Dallas Police Association, sharply criticized DA John Creuzot, calling the charges an 'overreach' and 'politically motivated.'
Brandon Saenz first shared his story in the summer of 2020.
On Thursday, the police department’s largest union, the Dallas Police Association, sharply criticized DA Creuzot, calling the charges an “overreach” and “politically motivated,” while also insisting the DPA would hold bad officers accountable. Still, Mata and the DPA leadership remained defiant in defending both officers, a public show of support that Saenz’s attorney says left his disgusted.
According to the arrest warrants obtained by CBS 11 News, an officer asked Sr. Crpl. Ryan Mabry, “Is you the one who shot that guy?” pointing in the direction of the unknown subject that wore gloves.
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