Officer Parks looked at Crystal. There were tears in his eyes. “I am sorry,” he said, “but I have to do my job. You understand, right?”

“Please,” Crystal begged. “This isn’t right. I didn’t do anything!”

“I’ll make it quick,” Parks promised as he stood up and walked around the table. He pulled her out of her up by her hair with his left hand. Then he punched her in the gut with his right hand, and when she grasped her stomach, he reached into her pocket and swiped her ...