Seattle police officer punches jaywalker in face - by Bruce Tyson - Helium

Seattle police officer punches jaywalker in face - by Bruce Tyson - Helium
A Seattle cop punched a woman in the face as a jaywalking incident escalated out of control. The episode started when an officer spotted an eighteen year old male and four females improperly crossing the street, about fifteen feet from a designated crosswalk. Details of what happened to the male are sketchy, but the officer called the females over to his police car, presumably for ticketing. Things went downhill from there. A physical struggle ensued, resulting in the arrest of two women, one of whom was socked to the jaw by the lone officer who struggled to contain the situation. During the altercation, a crowd gathered, and at least one video of the event has emerged on sites across the Web, setting the stage for public outrage and confusion.