Attorney calls for Auburn cop to resign after punching man during arrest

A civil rights attorney is calling for an Auburn police officer to resign over body camera footage that has been released by the department. We want to warn you the video might be difficult to watch. Auburn police released three videos from October 28th. Investigators say Officer Andrew Bryant was called out to reports of a man running in and out of traffic on Auburn Way North trying to break into cars. That man was identified by his family as Mauro Alberto Felix Valles. In the video, you see officer using a taser when he tries to handcuff Valles. This happens. The video then becomes blurry as the officer's body camera is knocked off and hits the ground. The Auburn Police Department says the officer has been placed on administrative leave pending a full investigation. In a press conference this afternoon, a civil rights attorney representing Valles said complaints have been filed with the US Department of Justice and the Washington Attorney General. On the Auburn Police Department website, it was posted by the Auburn police. It was... Horrible images of a young man who was being beat in the face multiple times. I have a great deal of respect for the police and what they do. But police officers who carry a badge and a gun are there to protect and to serve us, the people. Well, FOX 13 reached out to Auburn police for a comment. They told us the city of Auburn's prosecutor's office has made the decision to dismiss charges that were pending against Valles. They went on to say, quote, this allows the prosecutor to refile charges tailored to the facts and circumstances as they come to light during the investigation process.