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mk  ·  4786 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Journalist attacked at Occupy LA, sent to jail
I can't tell, but the initial push seemed uncalled for.

But, when they had him on the ground, it did look like he was physically resisting them. I'm not sure, but I think you can get charged for resisting arrest, even if the arrest you resist is later shown to be wrongful.

At any rate, when a group of police set their mind to arrest you, I think going limp is fine, but you don't want to fight back. They will never let you go because you manage to struggle free.

The cop definitely socked him at 2:48. No excuse for that.