Zorn v. Linton · ¶22

When Zorn and Richardson first approached Linton, they “did not issue any `clear request or command,' ” and the “video evidence appears to indicate that” one of them said only, “ `ma'am?' ” Id., at 46. About five seconds later, Zorn and Richardson unlinked Linton's arms from the other demonstrators' arms. Without any warning—indeed, without saying another word to Linton—Zorn placed Linton's left arm into a rear wristlock by twisting her arm and shoulder, “snapp[ing]” her wrist, and “ `forc[ing] it down and to the rear.' ” Id., at 47; Plaintiff 's Supp. Affidavit in No. 5:18–cv– 5 (D Vt.), ECF Doc. 74–3, p. 2. Linton immediately exclaimed, “ `ow, ow, ow!' ” App. 47. Only then did Zorn instruct Linton to “ `please stand up.' ” Id., at 48.

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