A San Bernardino police officer was captured on video using a baton to repeatedly hit a man during an arrest.
Attorneys for Billy Hill claim their client committed no crime when he was approached by officers who were "aggressive at initial contact" and used excessive force.Officers initially responded to a suspicious circumstances call after a report of a man who was in possession of a possibly stolen motorcycle, according to 911 dispatch audio released by police.
"These strikes were unnecessary, excessive and without justifiable cause," Hill's attorneys said. "The SBPD officer used both hands and used his full force while striking Mr. Hill violently sixteen times in motions similar to swinging a baseball bat."Hill's attorneys also said law enforcement was searching for a suspect involved in a hit-and-run unrelated to Hill.
Police said a Taser was deployed and was ineffective. At one point, the department said Hill tried to grab the Taser. The department said it was at that point when one of the officers began to use his baton.
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