A Hispanic couple is suing Antioch police, saying officers used excessive force and violated their civil rights while arresting them in 2022.
that, among other things, made light of brutalizing people of color.
An officer punched Rodriguez in the face and knocked her to the ground when she pleaded with officers to stop striking Laspada, according to the suit. Police then allegedly searched Laspada's backpack without a warrant or his consent. Rodriguez was allegedly handcuffed and taken to the police station, where she was cited.A spokesperson for Antioch police declined to comment on the lawsuit.
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