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In reply to the discussion: “Oh, shit!” Philadelphia cop sucker punches woman celebrating Latino heritage (w-Video) [View all]JoePhilly
(27,787 posts)And I found one in which she does spray some water at the very beginning. The first version of the tape I looked at didn't show it clearly enough. Maybe that's what's causing some of the confusion in this thread, people looking at different postings of the video.
The thing I also notice is that, at least from what I could see, the cops do not respond when she does it. None of them move or even look towards her. I tried to see if the guy who hits her saw her that first time, but if he did, you can't see it on the tape.
But then, after the second guy throws his long steam of water, which hits her too, they turn and go after her.
I also notice in the start of the tape, what look like other people with their cell phone cameras going. It will be interesting to see if any of that footage captures the start of this.
Having said all of that, I still can't see the cop smashing her in the head like that. Although, having grown up in Philly, and having a cop throw me around once or twice, back in the 70s, I probably shouldn't be surprised.