Police in the American state of Texas have released videotape of a traffic stop, amidst controversy about the subsequent death in custody of the motorist.
A coroner ruled that Sandra Bland hanged herself in her jail cell; a conclusion disputed by friends and family.
As the investigation into the death of the 28-year old African-American continues, the new video is being pointed to by activists, concerned about what they see as the disproportionate use of force by police against minority communities.
Malcolm Brown reports, the video
[WRAP]
IN: "The fifty-two…
OUT: SOC
DUR: 50 seconds
ALT: There's friction early in the encounter, as Ms Bland expresses her frustration at being pulled over.
IN: "You seem…
OUT: …done, yeah. OK"
DUR: 23 seconds
ADD: The situation escalates dramatically after the officer asks Ms Bland to put out her cigarette and she refuses.
Around a minute later, the trooper draws his taser.
IN: "I'm going..
OUT: …over there"
DUR: 15 seconds