Francis Pusok, the 30-year-old man seen on video falling off a horse only to get his head kicked in by San Bernardino police, will receive $650,000.00 from the county to settle all future lawsuits Pusok may bring.
A statement from Pusok’s lawyers said, “the Pusok family is happy to put this awful chapter of their lives behind them and begin the emotional and physical healing that must take place.”
The settlement does not negate any criminal charges for the 10 officers involved in the beating and future charges are still possible.
In a separate with statement, Supervisor Curt Hagman said the settlement resolves what could have been an expensive situation for the county.
“With situation behind us, we can move forward with protecting our residents and ensuring that local enforcement is responsive, effective and restrained,” Hagman said.
In a video recorded by a news crew, Pusok is seen riding a horse trying to outrun police. He falls off the horse and immediately lays facedown on the ground, arms and legs outstretched. He is then tased by an officer, then kicked in the head and groin multiple times while other officers piled on. Ten officers were placed on paid leave pending an ongoing investigation.
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