Coverage dated October 8, 2026 to October 9, 2026

Bodycam shows San Francisco police officers beating man during 2025 arrest

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Newly released body camera footage shows three San Francisco police officers restraining a man on the ground as he is repeatedly punched during an arrest that left him hospitalized in intensive care.

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KION Central Coast
San Francisco Public Defender’s Office release video of police officers beating suspect (opens KION Central Coast)
Published Oct 8, 2026
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The San Francisco Public Defender's Office released body camera video showing police officers beating and kicking a suspect last year, and accused officers and prosecutors of misconduct. Drew Andre reports.
KION Central Coast
Bodycam video shows San Francisco officers beating suspect; Public Defender’s Office claims police, DA misconduct (opens KION Central Coast)
Published Oct 8, 2026
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By Carlos E. Castañeda The San Francisco Public Defender’s Office released police body camera video on Thursday showing officers beating a suspect last year, leaving him hospitalized and in intensive care, and accused officers and prosecutors of misconduct. The violent arrest happened on Aug.
ABC 7 San Francisco
Bodycam shows San Francisco police officers beating man during 2025 arrest (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Oct 9, 2026
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
Newly released body camera footage shows three San Francisco police officers restraining a man on the ground as he is repeatedly punched during an arrest that left him hospitalized in intensive care.