Charges dropped against man punched by Auburn police officer - Fri, 06 Nov 2026 PST
The Auburn city attorney dismissed pending charges against a 33-year-old man who was beat by a police officer while under arrest.
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The Auburn city attorney dismissed pending charges against a 33-year-old man who was beat by a police officer while under arrest.
Videos of an Auburn police officer punching the man in the face over 20 times circulated widely online and in the news, sparking outrage.