Portland officer apologizes for striking photographer during 2020 racial justice protests

Officer Corey Budworth issued a video apology for hitting a photographer with a baton during protests over George Floyd's death.
Charges against Budworth were dismissed after he went through a restorative justice process with the photographer.
Budworth acknowledged the harm caused to community relationships with law enforcement.
The incident led to the disbanding of the Rapid Response Team and a civil rights lawsuit settlement.
Budworth committed to making positive changes within the police bureau.