Let me start by pointing out the (VERY) obvious issue I have with the way that article was written. It twists the truth, uses overly exaggerated language to paint a tainted picture, leaves out factual details, and down plays the actions of the woman in this instance. With that said,
This wasn't LAPD this was CHP. Yes, this was terrible and should never have happened (though what they did to get, what they perceived as an aggressive and non compliant person on the ground was textbook...we just don't like it because it was happening to a woman.) You can't see on the video her cutting people off, not responding to orders, refusing to put her phone down, etc. I am NOT excusing the officers actions. The officer also testified that she did not tell them she was pregnant until after she was on the ground. Like I have said numerous times before, there are bad cops who abuse their power and shouldn't be in a position of authority over others. There are also good officers who make mistakes. HOWEVER, in today's day and age, if the problem was as deep and widespread as some are claiming, there would be hourly postings of video footage of LE abusing their power. There isn't. About once every other year something comes out (this incident occurred almost two years ago.) This woman is now $250,000 richer because of that incident, which was the amount of money she asked the state to pay her.