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id: fec78f2807
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-12 15:14 PST
updated: 2026-11-12 19:38 PST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Man punched by Auburn officer files claim against city

A man punched by an Auburn police officer in a viral video has notified the city he may sue, according to KOMO News.

Section: [Public Safety](/seattle/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [KOMO News (ABC)](https://komonews.com/news/local/man-who-was-repeatedly-punched-by-auburn-officer-files-notice-of-claim-with-the-city-police-brutality-bodycam-violent-arrest), 2026-11-12 15:14 PST: Man who was repeatedly punched by Auburn officer files notice of claim with the city
- [KIRO 7 (CBS)](https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/man-beaten-by-auburn-police-officer-files-claim-against-city/OLOBRJTV4BAIDFUPPAB7HJUJCQ/), 2026-11-12 19:38 PST: Man beaten by Auburn police officer files claim against city

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