Termination proceedings have been initiated against a Miami-Dade police officer who struck a woman who he said struck him during an argument at Miami International Airport, officials say
The incident happened Tuesday evening, and police body camera video of the encounter circulated on social media. The strike was"way too excessive use of force," county Mayor Carlos Gimenez told CNN.The officer -- identified by his department as Anthony Rodriguez -- had responded to a call about a woman who was upset with ticket agents after she missed her flight, Gimenez said.
Anderson posted $5,550 bond, a court clerk said Thursday. A court date is scheduled for July 30. She did not have an attorney listed with the court.Police director 'shocked and angered'The director of the Miami-Dade Police Department said he ordered that Rodriguez be relieved of duty.Director Alfredo"Freddy" Ramirez III said he was"shocked and angered" by the video, and said,"This will not stand.
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