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Man indicted in assault on police officer; attorney 'concerned' with officer's actions

Eric Dante Pitts, 37, is accused of aggravated assault on a peace officer following this incident with with Officer Stephen Lucius, who required stitches. Video provided by Gainesville Police Department.

Video thumbnail.JPG — Eric Dante Pitts, 37, is accused of aggravated assault on a peace officer following this incident with with Officer Stephen Lucius, who required stitches. Video provided by Gainesville Police Department.

The attorney representing a man accused of aggravated battery on a Gainesville Police officer said he is concerned about the officer’s use of force seen in the body camera footage.