DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Prosecutors will not file charges against a man seen in a video being punched in the head by a Daytona Beach police officer during an arrest last month.
The state attorney’s office announced it will file charges of battery on a law enforcement officer. The document, called an Announcement of No Information, says the arrest is sufficient.
Video that surfaced on social media last month showed the man, identified as David Anderson, being beaten during an arrest. Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry called the video “troubling,” and Police Chief Jakari Young called the video “concerning.”
The police department also released a clip from the officer’s body-worn camera.
That episode revealed that the officer confronted Anderson over an alleged open-container violation, telling him to pour out the beverage or face arrest.
Anderson is seen handing the beverage to the officer and telling him to pour it out instead. He also tosses the cork at the officer. The officer empties the bottle and then grabs Anderson and brings him to the ground.
After Anderson is handcuffed and placed in front of the patrol car, the officer grabs Anderson and brings him to the ground again. Anderson makes several comments and tries to grab the officer’s wrist.
The officer then repeatedly strikes Anderson.
You can watch the bodycam video in the clip below.
DBPD’s Office of Professional Standards is reviewing the case. News 6 has reached out to get an update on that review.
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