When you read the officer's statement and realize what a bold faced lie it is, the only way this plays out is with a pay out. Simply put, no matter what that drunk said, he never lunged at the officer, not once [[or twice, as his report stated). The cop had a clean, clear, wide open shot to that guys face with a right hand, and that guy was on his way to the ground before Officer Dudal got the 2nd punch in. To say anything else is unbelievable.
Detroit officers get so much crap heaped upon them, and there are so many eyes watching, it is sad and pathetic that this is still allowed. I suppose able bodies willing to put on the uniform aren't lining up on the border to come into the city, but come on. This guy seriously doesn't belong in a police uniform anywhere. His credibility is shot if he is ever going to be called to testify in any future criminal case. What's the use of keeping him on the force?

Here is the quote from the Detroit Free Press article about the incident:
"In his request, Ortiz wrote that “The defendant turned around and charged at Officer Dudal. The defendant attempted to strike Officer Dudal with his right fist but missed. Officer Dudal defended himself by striking the defendant in the face with his right fist. The defendant charged at Officer Dudal a second time. Officer Dudal, in an attempt to defend himself, struck the defendant’s face with his left fist. The defendant fell to the ground and was still fighting with Officer Dudal. Officer Dudal and his partner …. Handcuffed the defendant as he resisted arrest.”
- http://www.freep.com/article/2011092...text|FRONTPAGE