On July 3, 2022, an LAPD officer stepped on the face of a detained man. What followed was not accountability—but an institutional cover-up.
Despite clear evidence, the LAPD denies the battery. Oversight bodies responsible for ensuring accountability have failed to act. Public officials who were informed about the incident remain silent.
The case highlights systemic failures within the LAPD, as well as the failures of oversight bodies responsible for holding the department accountable.
Should the LAPD be tasked with investigating itself? Look at the facts and decide for yourself.
