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San Diego Police Accused of Cover-Up and Excessive Force in Off-Duty Encounter Lawsuit

30 May 2026 05:25

San Diego police are accused of a cover-up involving excessive force and false arrest after an off-duty officer body-slammed a federal agent. The lawsuit alleges a pattern of misconduct within the department.

- Officer Jonathan Ferraro used a racial slur and shoved DHS agent Chu Ding to the ground in a Costco parking lot. - Police allegedly covered up the incident by detaining Ding and denying him medical care for hours.

- The district attorney declined to file charges against Ding, and the city has not responded to the amended complaint. The lawsuit highlights a history of officer misconduct and command staff cover-ups, citing past cases.

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