San Diego Cop Accused of Turning Off Bodycam Before Brutally Beating Homeless Man

A homeless individual in San Diego has initiated a federal civil rights lawsuit, accusing a local police officer of violence during an incident last year, while other officers allegedly failed to intervene.Cleo Barry was “peacefully situated” near San Diego City College on August 15, 2024, when Officer Rogelio Medina and three others approached him, a day after Medina had issued a citation for unlawful camping. The legal complaint notes that Barry warned Medina not to touch him, recalling a previous incident where Medina had attacked him.According to Barry, Medina ominously stated, “I’m not done with you,” before handcuffing him without explanation and allegedly assaulting him, resulting in a broken nose and shoulder. Barry’s friend was also taken away to thwart her as a witness.The lawsuit alleges that officers neglected to activate their body cameras, as required by policy. Barry is pursuing unspecified damages and accountability for the alleged excessive force, asserting that he was non-threatening and compliant throughout the encounter. (Photos: San Diego Police Department Flickr, Roy Medina Facebook Profile, Pointer & Buelna LLP)