Lawsuit Filed Over Excessive Force in Jaywalking Arrest
Lawsuit Filed Over Excessive Force in Jaywalking Arrest
Lawsuit Filed Over Excessive Force in Jaywalking Arrest
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Christiana Porter, a 34-year-old mother of five, is suing the San Francisco Police Department after a violent arrest on July 29 for alleged jaywalking resulted in her sustaining a concussion and a separated shoulder. Surveillance and bystander videos captured Officer Josh McFall driving against traffic to confront Porter, who was reportedly unaware of his attempts to get her attention due to wearing headphones. The arrest escalated when McFall forcibly pinned Porter against a wall, and additional officers arrived with sirens blaring, raising questions about the use of excessive force. Porter's attorney argues that she had the right-of-way while crossing the street and that the officer's actions violated departmental policies regarding jaywalking enforcement. Porter expressed her fear and trauma from the incident, stating, 'I just don’t trust them anymore,' and highlighted her experience as a domestic violence survivor. Legal actions are underway to seek accountability for the officers involved, amid calls for a thorough investigation into the incident.

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