Trial starts for former Albuquerque officer accused of excessive force [Video]

The trial of a former Albuquerque Police Department officer accused of excessive force against a man with disabilities is underway.Kenneth Skeen is charged with false imprisonment and battery. Opening statements and witness testimonies wrapping up earlier this afternoon. Action 7 News On The Go: Download our app for freeMathew McManus, the alleged victim, took the stand, recounting his memory of the event.”I went there and had my money out. And then, all of a sudden, a lot of things happened. The police came and jumped me on site. And they dragged me and hurt me,” said McManus while on the witness stand. The court played the body camera footage of when McManus was arrested by APD at a Target in August 2022. Skeen’s defense argued that Skeen had the right to arrest McManus for criminal trespassing.Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeClaiming the state does not …