In 2019, Officer Hooper was involved in an incident where he used force against a suspect who was reportedly complying with commands. The suspect alleged that Hooper applied force to the back of his neck, causing his face to hit the concrete, resulting in broken teeth and bleeding. The court found that there was a dispute of material facts regarding the use of excessive force, and the case proceeded without granting summary judgment in favor of Hooper. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/arizona/azdce/2%3A2020cv00735/1239998/58/?utm_source=openai))
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