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LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County prosecutors have decided no charges will be filed against a suburban police officer who kicked a surrendering suspect in the head after a dangerous car chase.
Deputy District Attorney Jason P. Lustig said evidence indicated the kick by El Monte Officer George Fierro was likely an attempt to stun or distract gang member Richard Rodriguez. Rodriguez, a parolee heavily covered in gang tattoos, was lying face-down on the ground during the May 13 incident, which was broadcast by a TV news helicopter.
