LA County Sheriff's Department investigates violent arrest of transgender man
- Transgender man was thrown to the ground and punched by an LA County sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop.
- Surveillance video shows the deputy using excessive force although the reason for the confrontation is unclear.
- Man was subjected to invasive questions about his gender identity while in custody after the arrest.
- Sheriff's department has launched an internal investigation into the incident amid allegations of misconduct.
- Man is pursuing legal action against the sheriff's department over claims of assault, discrimination and mistreatment.