A video that went viral in the month of May showing 20-year-old Emily Weinman from Philadelphia getting violently arrested in Jersey Shore including getting punched by a police officer, Thomas Cannon, drew a lot of negative attention towards the use of excessive force in police procedures and generated endless discussions.
Moreover, while many were rooting for Weinman and hoping for justice, it looks like the situation has taken a completely different turn.
Despite the video, Cannon and his partner, Robert Jordan, were cleared of any wrongdoing.
Recent reports indicate that Weinman is now facing charges for assaulting a police officer, something which has managed to stir up even more controversy in light of the video’s context.
While details about the incident remain unclear, many have commented that the treatment Weinman has received from authorities is quite unfair and that the system is practically abusing her at this point.
Some agree that Weinman was in the wrong regarding her alleged underage drinking, but others claim that this is still no excuse for the behavior that was displayed by officers in the ordeal.
The arrest ended up developing into a violent struggle, and it is a bit unclear who provoked the other party first, but there is an active discussion about the extent to which officers should go in dealing with a situation like this.
After his client got indicted by a grand jury on two counts of aggravated assault on police officers, lawyer Stephen Dicht stated: “We welcome the chance to vindicate Emily and show that police are the culprit in this case, not her.”
As the online divide in opinions about the incident grows stronger, Weinman is about to face the reality of the situation in court soon.
How precisely the whole case is going to turn out for her is hard to tell, although many are currently focused on the situation and are following it with a close eye.
