In a statement issued through his legal representative, Tyreek Hill demanded the “immediate termination” of the Miami-Dade police officer who had been placed on administrative leave after the wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins was handcuffed and hauled to the pavement from his car on Sunday.
Lawyer Julius Collins released a statement that stated, “We are of the opinion that the officer’s use of force was excessive, escalating, and reckless.” “We are requesting that the officer be fired with immediate effect.”
Danny Torres is identified in the statement as the cop who “placed his hands on or around” Hill’s neck and “continued his escalation in his use of force,” which was made public on Tuesday night. Shortly after the incident, Torres, a 27-year veteran of the force, was assigned to administrative duties
After being stopped for a traffic infraction just before Sunday’s NFL season kickoff at Hard Rock Stadium, Hill, a Black man, refused to have the window of his sports vehicle lowered when asked by an officer.
The Miami-Dade Police Department revealed body-cam footage that demonstrated how the altercation swiftly spiraled out of control and resulted in Hill being dragged from his black McLaren 720S, shoved to the ground, and handcuffed by police.
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