Oklahoma Officer Faces Charges for Excessive Force on Elderly Man
An Oklahoma City police officer, Sgt. Joseph Gibson, has been charged with felony assault after body camera footage showed him slamming 71-year-old Lich Vu to the ground, resulting in severe injuries including a broken neck. The incident occurred during a dispute over a traffic ticket, and the use of force has sparked outrage, particularly within the Vietnamese community. Vu, who was hospitalized with a brain bleed and other injuries, has been discharged but continues to suffer from confusion and headaches, impacting his cancer treatment. The police department has placed Gibson on administrative leave pending investigation.