LA Sheriff's Office Faces Backlash for Deputy Punching Mother Holding Baby

The Los Angeles sheriff's department is facing scrutiny after a deputy was caught on camera punching a mother twice in the face as she held her newborn baby during a traffic stop. The incident, which occurred in July 2022, was captured on video and shows deputies forcibly taking the babies from their mothers. The sheriff has condemned the punching as "completely unacceptable" and has referred the case to the FBI and LA county prosecutors for potential criminal charges. This comes just days after another incident involving deputies using excessive force was reported. The LA sheriff's department has a history of scandals and is under federal monitoring for reforms.