In 2010, a 15-year-old burglary suspect, Chad Holley, was beaten by multiple Houston police officers after surrendering. Security footage showed officers kicking and punching Holley while he lay on the ground. Twelve officers were disciplined, fired, or charged in connection with the incident. Some officers appealed their terminations, and two were reinstated. The case drew national attention and criticism of the department’s handling of police brutality.
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