Last week, prosecutors dismissed a fourth-degree misdemeanor assault charge against Portland officer Corey Budworth.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland police officer Corey Budworth issued a video apology for hitting a photographer in the head with a baton during the 2020 racial justice protests. Last week, prosecutors dismissed a fourth-degree misdemeanor assault charge against Budworth.
In the video statement released Tuesday, Budworth said he met with his alleged victim, independent photographer Teri Jacobs, through the restorative justice process.
“During my reflection of the evening, the force used against Ms. Jacobs could have been avoided and I’m sorry, Ms. Jacobs, for unnecessarily hitting you in the head
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