Tourist Considers Lawsuit After Rough Arrest Captured By Fort Lauderdale Police Bodycam

Miami FL

07 May, 2021

5:19 PM

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By Ted Scouten, CBS Miami May 7, 2021 A Pennsylvania tourist says he is considering a lawsuit after Fort Lauderdale police bodycam video appears to show an officer beating him during an incident back in February. Francisco Moore was in town from Pennsylvania with his fiancé Tracey DeJesus and two others celebrating his birthday. "Mr. Moore was holding Tracey's hand, which Tracey goes toward what got her attention, Mr. Moore's arm is pulled and when his arm is pulled with Tracey, Officer Paul takes that opportunity to grab Mr. Moore's arm and sucker punch him," said Moore's attorney Gustavo Frances. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.