Rhode Island Cop: Caught on Camera Roundhouse Kicking Handcuffed Woman

Viewer discretion is advised . Boom. Perfect timing . Donna Lec was arrested outside Twin River Casino for disorderly conduct. She . She was handcuffed behind her back and seated on a curb while waiting to be transported . Multiple officers were present . There was no active threat, no weapon , and no attempt to flee. Whil . While Miss Le sat handcuffed and restrained . Officer Edward Crawit stood in front of her . Casino surveillance video clearly shows Officer Crawitz lifting his leg and kicking her in the head . The kick was delivered while she was seated , restrained, and under police control . The video contradicted any claim of a defensive or reflexive . Officer Crawitz and his defense attorney claimed the kick was self-defense , alleging Miss LC was kicked or attempted to kick him first . Prosecutors disputed this account and argued the use of force was unnecessary and punitive. The court . The court ultimately rejected the self-defense claim . On December 18th, 2019, officer Edward Crawitz was criminally charged with felony assault and battery . In a firm, clear voice, a suspended Lincoln police officer pleaded not guilty this morning to a troubling charge of kicking a woman in her face . Not guilty . 45-year-old Edward Crawitz went before a judge in Providence this morning on a serious felony charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. Prosecutors say the weapon was his own foot, whic