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Miami-Dade Officer Suspended After Aggressive Traffic Stop Involving NFL Star Tyreek Hill

Officer Danny Torres, with a history of misconduct, forcibly detained Hill during a routine traffic stop, prompting calls for his dismissal and an internal review.

  • Officer Danny Torres, who has been suspended multiple times throughout his 27-year career, was placed on administrative leave following the incident.
  • Body cam footage shows Torres dragging Tyreek Hill from his car and pinning him to the ground during a traffic stop near Hard Rock Stadium.
  • Miami-Dade County officials and police experts have criticized Torres' actions as excessive and concerning, warranting a full internal review.
  • Hill acknowledged he could have handled the situation better but insists that Torres' aggressive behavior was unwarranted and calls for his termination.
  • The South Florida Police Benevolent Association defended Torres, claiming he acted for officer safety, despite widespread criticism of the incident.
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