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Fired Michigan officer faces $50M lawsuit after jail assault on teen

Summary by Hip-hopvibe.com
A Violent Incident Inside the Warren Police Department Leads to Lawsuit A disturbing video has surfaced showing a 19-year-old Black man being brutally assaulted by former Warren, Michigan, police officer Matthew Rodriguez, sparking outrage and a $50 million lawsuit. The incident took place during a booking on June 13, 2023. Footage shows Rodriguez punching the teen, identified as Jaquwan Smith, before grabbing him by his locs and slamming him he…
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hip-hopvibe.com broke the news in on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
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