Ex-officer, Warren sued for $50M by 19-year-old who was punched, slammed to ground

WARREN, Mich. – Jaquwan Smith, 19, has sued the city of Warren, and former officer Matthew James Rodriguez for $50 million after he was punched in his face and violently slammed on his head on video.

According to court documents, Smith claims his constitutional rights were violated.

Security camera video showed ex-police officer Rodriguez, 48, punching Smith in the fingerprinting room before throwing him into a cell Tuesday, June 13, at 6:08 a.m. at the Warren Police Department jail.

Rodriguez was fired Tuesday, June 26, by the department. He faces assault and battery charges.

Full lawsuit here