California Highway Patrol head says he's shocked by video of beating, department wounded
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The commissioner of the California Highway Patrol says he was shocked and concerned by video of one of his officers repeatedly punching a woman he had pinned on the side of a Los Angeles freeway.
CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow says the now-viral video has wounded his department, and he vowed to complete an investigation in weeks instead of the usual months.
Farrow spoke at a news conference Tuesday after a two-hour meeting with community and civil rights leaders.
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Farrow said the Peace Officer Bill of Rights prevented him from revealing the name of the officer, who has been with the department for a year and a half.
The video shot by a passing freeway driver shows 51-year-old Marlene Pinnock being punched as she lay on the shoulder of Interstate 10.