MIAMI, Sept 9, V7N – New footage has emerged showing Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill being forcibly removed from his car during a traffic stop just hours before the team's season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The incident, which has sparked significant controversy, was captured on body camera footage released by the Miami-Dade Police Department.

The video begins with an officer questioning Hill about his seatbelt use. After a brief exchange, Hill rolls up his window, prompting the officer to order him to roll it down again. When Hill partially complies, another officer approaches, opens the car door, and forcibly pulls Hill out, pinning him face down on the pavement while handcuffing him.Despite being handcuffed, Hill expressed concern for his well-being, stating he had recently undergone knee surgery. Officers then led him to the sidewalk, where they asked him to sit. Hill later described the experience as shocking and overwhelming, emphasizing the need to remain calm as a father and husband during the encounter.

The Miami Dolphins released a statement condemning the police actions as "maddening and heartbreaking," calling for swift action against the officers involved. They highlighted the broader implications of the incident, questioning how it might have escalated if Hill were not a well-known athlete.Hill, a five-time All-Pro, managed to play in the game later that day, scoring an 80-yard touchdown in the Dolphins' 20-17 victory. He noted that he complied with the officers' orders during the incident.

The police union defended the officers' actions, claiming Hill was uncooperative and posed a risk during the traffic stop. However, Hill's attorney argued that the video contradicts the union's narrative, suggesting that the police response was excessive.As the Miami-Dade Police Department continues its investigation, one officer involved in the incident has been placed on administrative duty. The situation has reignited discussions about police conduct and the treatment of individuals during traffic stops, particularly in high-profile cases like Hill's.

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