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Austin Teen in Viral Sixth Street Arrest Released as APD Probes Use-of-Force Videos

Conflicting videos plus an affidavit claiming the officer was attacked first now drive a review by police and oversight officials.

Overview

  • Johnny Acuña-Jacobo bonded out after an ankle-monitor delay and told KVUE he did not attack an officer.
  • He remains charged with assault on a peace officer, a second-degree felony, with bond set at $10,000 following his early Saturday booking.
  • APD confirms an officer struck an individual during the crowd-control response and has placed the officer on restricted duty while APD and the Office of Police Oversight investigate.
  • An arrest affidavit says Officer Leger was hit from behind while breaking up a fight, then executed a takedown and delivered closed-fist strikes to gain control.
  • Multiple witness videos show separate uses of force, including a single punch that dropped a man and an officer punching a person on the ground, drawing condemnation from the mayor and due-process warnings from the police union.