She was dating a cop. Things turned ugly when she tried to leave | PAR

Shocking video of Pennsylvania State Trooper Ronald K. Davis wrestling his girlfriend, Michelle Perfanov, to the ground has opened the lid on a case of clear domestic abuse buttressed by state power. Davis, who is married, allegedly lied to his fellow officers and personally arrested Perfanov in order to have her involuntarily committed to a psychiatric ward after Perfanov tried to end their four-month relationship. Davis has since been charged with false imprisonment, assault, strangulation and official oppression. Although he was warned by fellow officers to not take matters into his own hands Davis used carefully curated text messages to obtain the order, tracked Perfanov down, assaulted her, and placed her in custody. Police Accountability Report examines the case. Production: Stephen Janis, Taya Graham Post-Production: Stephen Janis The Real News is an independent, viewer-supported, radical media network. Help us continue producing Police Accountability Report by following us and making a small donation: Donate: Sign up for our newsletter: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: #copwatchers #firstamendment #policeaccountabilityreport