Charges dropped against mother and daughter in viral video with Fort Worth police
FORT WORTH -- Misdemeanor assault charges will be filed Thursday against the man accused of assaulting a 7-year-old boy, an incident that led to the controversial arrests of his mother and her two daughters that was caught on video, authorities said.
Police also said that charges pending before a Tarrant County grand jury against the boy’s mother and her daughter — and those involving the officer — will be pulled, according to a news release.
The case involving Officer William Martin, who is accused of using excessive force, will continue to be handled administratively, said Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald.
Martin, who is back at work after a 10-day suspension, has appealed the disciplinary action taken against him.
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