No Charges for El Monte Officer Who Kicked Suspect in Face

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The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office will not file charges against an El Monte police officer who kicked a suspect in the face at the end of a pursuit.

In a statement released Tuesday afternoon, prosecutors said Officer George Fierro was justified in kicking Richard Rodriguez because the officer feared Rodriguez might try to get up off the ground. Prosecutors described the kick as a "distraction blow to get (Rodriguez) top submit to the arrest."

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No Charges for El Monte Officer Who Kicked Suspect in Face

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