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Dozens Protest LAPD Beating of Black College Student

Dozens of people rallied in Los Angeles on Wednesday outside the home of an African-American college student whose beating by police was caught on video. Twenty-year-old Ronald Weekley was allegedly skateboarding on the wrong side of the street on Saturday when he was detained. Video from bystanders on the scene shows police officers punching Weekley as they hold him on the ground. He was left with a broken nose and cheekbone. Addressing Wednesday’s protest, Weekley said he hopes to ultimately forgive those who hurt him.

Ronald Weekley: "I’m not walking away from what happened to me with hatred in my heart. I’m walking away with love and forgiveness in my heart. And I’m making a better situation after what happened."

Weekley says the police beating left him with a broken nose and cheekbone. He also faces charges of obstructing an officer. The Los Angeles Police Department says it is investigating for potential misconduct.

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