From [HERE] A force investigation begins after a cell phone video of 6-7 Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies repeatedly beating a Latino man in Palmdale during a drunk driving investigation on Saturday.

The video shows the cop reaching for the driver’s side of the car, pulling, punching, and using other physical tactics to start driving the man out of the car. Ultimately, they rely on pulling out the guy.

Then at least half a dozen cops work to detain the man and give him more blows while he is on the ground. Then handcuff the man before lowering his pants down to his ankles and carrying them towards the police car.

The incident occurred after 5 pm on 38000 blocks on 35th Street East.

In a statement about the case, the sheriff’s department said:

“Palmdale, who was assigned to Palmdale Station, was investigating drunk driving as the use of force continued. Due to the aggressive investigation, no further comments can be made at this time. Use is fully covered. A complete, thorough and objective investigation. “

The suspect, 35-year-old Samuel Reyes, first appeared in court on Tuesday. He faces the misdemeanor of resisting arrest. He entered his acquittal for the indictment. [what happened to that DUI, which was the alleged basis of the stop and arrest??]

The judge set a $ 30,000 bail for Reyes.

Defendant lawyer Terry Goldberg, who met Reyes’ family, said he was appalled by the video.

“I don’t think our society should support police officers beating civilians in their arrest efforts,” he said.

“It’s a tragedy of justice,” Goldberg added. “We know that it is unfair, the consequences are dangerous and can be fatal.”