A former police officer faces trial for allegedly assaulting a vulnerable man with cerebral palsy and autism after striking him with a baton during a tense encounter at a station in December 2022. Prosecutors say Elliott ignored escalating distress, mocked the victim, and used excessive force — causing bleeding and terror — while defense claims the victim bit an officer. Bodycam footage shows the victim shouting with blood on his face as he’s loaded into a van. The prosecution argues no baton was needed and that officers failed to de-escalate. Elliott denies the charge and is no longer on the force. Trial expected to last three days.
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