REVEALED: Cop who threw Tyreek Hill to the ground and cuffed him has been suspended ‘multiple times’ before for excessive force
The police officer who pulled Tyreek Hill from his car and threw him to the ground has been investigated several times for using excessive force during his career, it has emerged.
Danny Torres was immediately put on administrative duties after the incident, amid calls for his firing. Now, some shocking details about his past have emerged.
According to police files obtained by TMZTorres has received a number of complaints since joining the Miami-Dade Police Department in 1996.
He is alleged to have been accused of misconduct six times, including violent crimes and improper procedures, and there have been at least 13 investigations into his use of excessive force.
Torres has received multiple suspensions, including a 20-day suspension in 2018. He also has several written reprimands on his record.
Dolphins star Tyreek Hill was dragged from his car and placed in handcuffs on Sunday
Danny Torres (pictured) has been suspended ‘multiple times’ in the past, it has emerged
There have also been some positive compliments β more than two dozen β one of which was awarded to him for his professionalism in May 2023.
The officer is currently under investigation for his role in the traffic stop on Hill, the footage of which was captured on bodycam footage and has been made public.
The Miami Dolphins star has called for Torres to be fired, saying he was too rough with him during Sunday’s incident.
βAfter a careful and thorough review of the numerous body cams and videos from concerned citizens that captured the unfortunate events of Sunday, September 8, 2024 between several Miami-Dade Police Department officers and Tyreek Hill, we are requesting the immediate termination of the officer who has been placed on administrative leave,β Hill said in a statement through attorney Julius B. Collins.
Shocking footage showed Hill handcuffed and tied to the ground after being pulled over for speeding, with one officer even appearing to slam him onto the pavement.
The wide receiver was pinned to the ground by officers prior to the Dolphins’ season opener
While he was being forcibly arrested by police, several of Hill’s teammates stopped to de-escalate the situation. Unfortunately, defensive tackle Calais Campbell was also briefly handcuffed.
In the shocking footage, which emerged earlier this week, officers were heard telling Hill to “stop crying” as the NFL star said: “Take me to jail… do what you have to do.”
On Tuesday, police said Hill was pulled over for allegedly driving 60 mph in a 40 mph zone β without wearing a seatbelt. He was issued a combined fine of $308.
“On at least two occasions, the escalating officer placed his hands on or around Mr. Hill’s neck during the traffic stop. After Mr. Hill was forcibly removed from his vehicle by this officer, he was then forcibly placed face down on the sidewalk,” Hill’s attorney’s statement said.
According to police, Hill was pulled over for allegedly driving 60 mph.
Hill played both Sunday and Thursday nights but was clearly shaken by the incident
“The officer then placed his knee in the back of Mr. Hill and his hand around the back of Mr. Hill’s neck. After Mr. Hill was handcuffed and standing on the sidewalk, having been told to sit down, Mr. Hill indicated to the requesting officer that he intended to do so and at that point the same officer as before grabbed Mr. Hill from behind and forced him to the ground. As he did so, the officer again placed his hand on or around Mr. Hill’s neck.
‘Even as Mr. Hill told the officer he had undergone surgery on his knee, the officer ignored his statement and continued to use increasing force.
“Every action taken by a law enforcement officer is governed by standard operating procedures. We believe the officers’ use of force was excessive, escalating, and reckless. We demand that the officer be terminated immediately.”