Clovis police body camera footage shows man being bitten by police dog during traffic stop
A Fresno man and his attorneys announced a civil rights lawsuit Thursday against Clovis Police Department, alleging officers used excessive force when he was bitten by a police dog during a traffic stop.
Jamal Jones is seeking damages for injuries, loss of wages and emotional distress over the May 3 incident. Jones, who is Black, also says he was racially profiled when the officers pulled him over.
“He was pushing up off the ground and not complying,” Fleming said. “Mr. Jones was still fighting trying to get up and run away.”
A police body camera captured footage of the entire incident.
This story was originally published April 29, 2022 at 10:34 AM.