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Meridian Police Under Fire Again | Boise News
Meridian police are under fire again after video surfaced showing officers repeatedly punching a 38-year-old man during a chaotic arrest following a drunk-driving crash. The suspect, who refused to comply and resisted handcuffs, was subdued with a carotid restraint before the punches began — moves that failed to gain control and left him with facial abrasions. This isn’t the first time Meridian cops have faced backlash for similar force; a comparable incident three years ago also sparked outrage. The man now faces misdemeanor charges for DUI and resisting arrest, while the other driver…
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