Antioch Police Face Accusations of Racism and Excessive Force

A couple has filed a lawsuit against the Antioch Police Department in Northern California, alleging that they were beaten during an unlawful arrest. The couple, who identify as Latinx, said they believe the officers racially profiled them. The lawsuit is the latest claim of misconduct against the police department, which is already under investigation for allegedly using racial epithets and homophobic slurs. The suit names the city of Antioch and several unnamed officers as defendants and alleges excessive force, unlawful detention, false arrest, illegal search and racial profiling.