Has anyone seen the scene where the officer punches the gang member. Does it appears to be excessive force.
I have seen it over and over and I do not see "excessive force" If he could not breath, he could not have been able to say; "I con't breath" and why should the police have believe him. This man was still a threat., considering the man is not fully restrained. If he had been handcuffed, then I would say it was excessive force.
The was a known violent gang member and any force should have been used to restrain him in hand cuffs.
This criminal will sue the police department and collect million.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/ ... S._2170342