L.A. Deputy Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Trans Man
metroweekly.comcharged earlier this week with one felony count of deprivation of rights under color of law. In a plea agreement filed on December 17, Benza agreed to plead guilty to the charge, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison.
Benza is expected to appear in court in the coming days.According to the Los Angeles Times, Benza was having a heated conversation with a woman on the side of the road.
Brock, who was in a bad mood due to personal reasons, threw up his middle finger while driving by the deputy.Moments later, Brock noticed a police cruiser — later determined to be driven by Benza — trailing him.
Brock took a couple of turns, and the cruiser followed him. At one point, Brock called 911 and told the dispatcher that he was being followed by a police cruiser.“What is it that you want us to do?” the dispatcher reportedly asked. “If he hasn’t pulled you over, he hasn’t pulled you over.”Brock cursed and hung up the phone.
