# Video of Arizona cheerleader slammed to ground and punched by police sparks national outcry

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- NBC News, 2026-10-07 22:25 UTC
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- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/viral-video-arizona-cheerleader-slammed-ground-police-punched-draws-na-rcna602037

> A viral video involving Arizona State cheerleader Eryn Bonner shows her being slammed to the ground and punched by police. Civil rights attorneys are questioning the level of force used by Tempe police.

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