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ONLY ON 13: Aspiring cop credits cell video for acquittal on police assault charges
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Luke Jones , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident and the acquittal are available from ABC13 Houston, the source of this information.
A Huntsville father's dream of becoming a police officer was put in jeopardy after an encounter with officers led to assault charges. The man credits a cell video with his acquittal, believing it made a significant difference in the outcome. The video was recorded by the man's young son, who captured the interaction between his father and the officers.
This footage apparently played a crucial role in the father's acquittal. Further details about the incident and the acquittal are available from ABC13 Houston, the source of this information.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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