Texas Teen Sues Officer After Violent Arrest While Assisting Friend Without Gas: Accuses Cop of Hiding White Supremacist Views Behind Badge

A Texas deputy with a troubling history violently arrested a Black teenager, Seth Palumbo, for an alleged illegal turn. Deputy Bolin, despite video evidence of his aggression, charged Palumbo with assaulting an officer. The charge was dismissed, and Bolin was subsequently terminated, only to be rehired by a nearby agency. Palumbo has now filed a lawsuit alongside his friend, Kristopher Willis Jr., highlighting systemic issues in law enforcement's treatment of Black individuals. Legal actions against Bolin continue, reflecting ongoing concerns about police conduct.