Video shows NYPD officers repeatedly punching man in face in Brooklyn
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NYPD officers are under investigation after video showed them repeatedly punching a man in Brooklyn.
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Two New York City police officers are under investigation after video surfaced showing them repeatedly punching a man in the face at a Brooklyn liquor store. The incident occurred during an undercover drug sting where the officers allegedly attempted to arrest the wrong person. This footage has prompted an investigation into the officers' conduct. Lilia Luciano reported on the incident, which some viewers may find disturbing.
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