Police Officer Testifies in Valencia Teacher Assault Case

• A retired teacher suffered a fractured jaw during a public education strike in Valencia on May 31 after being shoved by a riot police officer.
• The officer testified in court this week, admitting to the shove but labeling it a "displacement" maneuver required by police protocol.

Court Testimony

• The officer claimed that the lack of local police for traffic control necessitated his actions, asserting he was following protocol rather than intending to cause harm.
• The defendant alleged he attempted to aid the victim afterward but was prevented by protesters who insulted him, though video evidence of the incident does not support these claims of assistance.
• The officer defended his use of force as proportional, while arguing that other officers seen in videos were not following proper protocol.

Legal Proceedings

• CCOO, acting as the popular prosecutor, continues to pursue the case, emphasizing that the victim is still recovering from her injuries.
• The union expressed full confidence in the judicial process, seeking to hold the officer accountable for the disproportionate use of force seen in the footage.