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Backlash over new body cam footage of cheerleader's arrest in Arizona

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Backlash over new body cam footage of cheerleader's arrest in Arizona. (2026, October 6). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/backlash-over-new-body-cam-footage-of-cheerleaders-arrest-in-arizona/

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CBS News reports on newly released body camera footage from an incident involving the arrest of an Arizona State University cheerleader, which is causing controversy over the level of force used by the arresting officer. The article focuses on public reaction to the video rather than providing detailed information about the incident itself or the identities involved.
Written by AI on 2026-10-06, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On July 19, Eryn Bonner, a senior at Arizona State University (ASU), was filmed being violently arrested by Tempe police in Tempe, Arizona. The video shows Bonner approaching officers who were arresting another individual; she is then shoved to the ground and pummeled by an officer before being handcuffed. Police claim Bonner punched an officer multiple times, while her attorney, Benjamin Taylor, argues that this was unnecessary force and that she did not resist arrest. Bonner faces two misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and hindering police but has pleaded not guilty. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office declined to press felony charges initially filed against her. An internal investigation by the Tempe Police Department is currently underway, though there are concerns about potential bias given that one investigating officer was previously suspended in a use-of-force case.

Written for “Cheerleader Arrest Controversy Arizona” on 2026-11-05, grounded in this article and the 7 other(s) covering the same event.

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Arizona State University ORG · 1× CBS News' ORG · 1× Shanelle Kaul PERSON · 1×

Narrative

New body cam video has been released of an Arizona State University cheerleader's arrest and it's sparking backlash about the police officer's use of force.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-06
2026-10-06 · CBS News
Backlash over new body cam footage of cheerleader's arrest in Arizona · assertive framing

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New body cam video has been released of an Arizona State University cheerleader's arrest and it's sparking backlash about the police officer's use of force. asserted
it → release → force
CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more. asserted
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