Sao Paulo Police Officer Throws Man Off Bridge
Sao Paulo Police Officer Throws Man Off Bridge

Sao Paulo Police Officer Throws Man Off Bridge

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A military police officer in São Paulo has sparked outrage after being caught on video throwing a man off a bridge during a police chase. The incident, which shows the officer lifting the man and tossing him over the edge, has drawn widespread condemnation for its apparent brutality, particularly amid rising concerns over police violence in Brazil. Although the man's fate was uncertain initially, reports later confirmed he survived the fall. São Paulo's military police have suspended the officers involved and announced a full investigation into the matter, with Governor Tarcísio de Freitas condemning the actions as unacceptable. This incident follows another recent case of police violence, intensifying scrutiny on law enforcement practices in the state. Public reactions on social media have echoed sentiments of disgust and alarm over the escalation of police brutality.

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