cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/2151502

LOS ANGELES (KABC) – A Los Angeles County probation supervisor has been charged with assault of a minor after shocking video showing officers restraining a teenage boy was released, district attorney George Gascón announced on Monday.

Oscar Cross, 59, was charged with one count of assault under the color of authority.

The incident occurred in October 2020 at the probation department’s Camp Kilpatrick facility in Malibu.

  • HousePanther
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    211 months ago

    This is an All Cops Are Bastards moment if ever there was one. If I recall correctly, Probation Officers in California are sworn personnel.