Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill and Officer Both Under Scrutiny After Controversial Traffic Stop

Legal experts argue both parties may have broken the law during the incident, which has sparked a national debate on race and policing.

Miami-Dade Police Officer Danny Torres pulled Tyreek Hill from his car, pinned him to the ground, and handcuffed him during a traffic stop on September 8, 2024.
Hill was ticketed for careless driving and a seat-belt violation, but legal experts suggest the officer may have violated Hill's constitutional rights.
Body-cam footage shows Torres using what some legal analysts call excessive force, leading to his reassignment and an internal investigation.
Torres has a history of disciplinary issues, including six suspensions and multiple complaints over his 27-year career.
The incident has ignited a national conversation on racial bias in policing, with Hill and his attorneys calling for Torres' dismissal.