LAPD Sued After Officer Allegedly Fractures Man's Jaw with Foam Round at Protest

Lawsuit Alleges Jaw Fracture from Less-Lethal Projectile

• 🎯 A man is suing the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) after his jaw was allegedly fractured by a foam projectile fired by an officer during a protest in downtown LA last June.
• 🗣️ The victim, Tesfaye Kohut, claims he was retreating and obeying dispersal orders when he was hit in the face with a 40-millimeter projectile.

Allegations of Improper Use of Force

• 💥 Kohut's attorney states that the use of these less-lethal projectiles was unjustified and against LAPD policy and the law.
• 📈 The projectiles, described as 40-millimeter, 12-gauge, less-lethal rounds traveling over 200 miles per hour, were allegedly fired indiscriminately.
• 🤕 Kohut suffered a fractured jaw, a busted open cheek, and required his mouth to be wired shut for six months, leading to long-term complications.

LAPD Response and Investigation

• ⚖️ The lawsuit seeks monetary compensation for the injuries sustained by Kohut.
• ⚠️ The LAPD is investigating the incident and has not yet responded to the lawsuit.
• 📢 The department claims the crowd was unruly and throwing objects at officers, but a federal judge's ruling has led to instructions for officers not to use less-lethal ammunition for crowd control at this time.