I believe the officers knew or they should have known that punching Tyre in the face or kicking him in the face could cause death or great bodily harm.
Val Demings: “I believe the officers knew or they should have known that punching Tyre in the face or kicking him in the face could…”
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Val Demings discusses the responsibilities of police officers regarding the use of force and the potential consequences of their actions.
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