Newly Released Video Shows Arkansas State Trooper Punching Black Woman During Traffic Stop
A department use-of-force report says Trooper Moisses Arellano took Alisa N. Hackett to the ground and struck her after a speeding stop escalated.
- On August 1, Arkansas State Trooper Moisses Arellano arrested 18-year-old Alisa Hackett near Manila, Arkansas, during a traffic stop, with viral video showing him throwing her to the ground and striking her face.
- Initially planning to issue citations for speeding and alcohol possession, Arellano decided to arrest Hackett after learning of a previous stop where she had an open alcohol container.
- According to his report, Arellano "took her to the ground" and "delivered one closed-fist strike to the left side of her face" to gain compliance, later activating his Taser laser.
- Demanding a full investigation, civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing Hackett and calling for a review of Arellano's prior use-of-force records, while spokeswoman Cindy Murphy confirmed Arellano remains on duty.
- Advocates are urging the Arkansas State Police to investigate the incident, with Crump stating, "Arkansas State Police have to explain to the public how that is a reasonable response" to a teenager.
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