Marty Franco pleaded guilty to one count of discreditable conduct, excessive use of force and insubordination at a disciplinary hearing last month. When he was climbing inside the vehicle, Franco delivered two knee strikes to BB's upper thigh. Once BB was in the back of the van, Franco gestured for the benefit of mall security who were watching. He also admitted the two knee strikes he delivered were an excessive use of force and constituted unlawful or unnecessary exercise of authority. Franco pleaded guilty to insubordination for not reporting the knee strikes to his commanding officer.

Source: CBC News April 03, 2021 12:00 UTC