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Video appears to show Washtenaw County sheriff's deputies pushing man to ground during traffic stop
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Tiarra Braddock , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Tinsley's mother, Cheryl Stewart, expressed concern for her son's well-being, saying it scared her to death. The man, Derrick Tinsley, had his hands raised before being taken to the ground.
A cellphone video appears to show deputies pushing a man to the ground during an arrest. The man, Derrick Tinsley, had his hands raised before being taken to the ground. His family is seeking answers about the incident.
The incident occurred near an active police standoff on Friday night. Tinsley's mother, Cheryl Stewart, expressed concern for her son's well-being, saying it scared her to death. She noted that her son was visiting his daughters when the incident happened.
Further details about the incident are available, including a video report. The man's family is demanding more information about what occurred.
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Category: safety Published: August 31, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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