A Texas woman at the center of a viral traffic stop video in Hurst has issued her first public statement, alleging excessive force during her arrest, while police say an internal review found no policy violations.

Taneisha Thompson released a statement through her attorney, Lee Merritt, following the circulation of cellphone video showing her arrest during a January traffic stop.

The incident occurred on Jan. 16, 2026, when officers with the Hurst Police Department stopped Thompson for allegedly speeding through a school zone.

In her statement, Thompson said, "I am speaking today after a violent arrest that I never could have imagined."

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According to police, the situation escalated after Thompson refused to accept a citation issued during the stop.

Video recorded on Thompson’s phone shows an officer instructing her to take the ticket.

When she declined and repeatedly asked for a supervisor, the encounter intensified. After the officer handed her the citation, Thompson tossed it out of her window.

“That’s your citation, that’s littering — step out of the car,” the officer is heard saying in the footage.

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Police body camera video later released by the department shows additional moments leading up to and during the arrest.

In a statement accompanying the footage, the department said, "We are sharing body camera footage to provide additional context to a traffic stop that occurred on January 16, 2026.

This is an effort to clear up misconceptions and be fully transparent with our community members."

The body camera video shows Thompson’s phone positioned on the dashboard prior to her recording.

It also captures her refusing to exit the vehicle and continuing to request a supervisor. At one point, she can be heard saying, “Call your supervisor,” to which the officer responded, “I am the supervisor.”

As the situation escalated, Thompson’s 15-year-old son, who was inside the vehicle, can be heard pleading with officers to stop.

Footage shows the officer reaching into the vehicle and grabbing Thompson by the neck in an attempt to remove her.

Moments later, she is taken to the ground as additional officers arrive and assist in restraining her.

Police said Thompson was arrested for littering and charged with resisting arrest.

In her statement, Thompson described the encounter and the injuries she says she sustained.

“Good afternoon, my name is Taneisha Thompson, and I am speaking today after a violent arrest that I never could have imagined. On January 16, 2026, in Hurst, Texas, I was pulled from my car in a brutal, unprovoked attack. I had simply tossed a ticket—one that was thrown at me—out of the window. Without warning, the officer grabbed me, and when I instinctively tried to pull back, the violence escalated. I suffered a black eye, a busted lip needing stitches, and severe bruises all over my body. Other officers pinned me down, pressing their knee on my back and chest, forcing me to roll over under that crushing weight. Since that day, I have lived in constant fear every time I see a police officer. I have faced cruel backlash for simply seeking accountability. But I am here today because this is bigger than me—this is about all of us. It is about ensuring de-escalation, about prioritizing the safety of every citizen, so that no one else endures what I did. I am deeply grateful for all the support I have received from around the world—this is a call for justice, for humanity, and for safety. I will not be silenced. Thank you.”

Thompson’s attorney, Lee Merritt, also shared photos of her injuries on social media, describing the incident as "a deadly double standard in American policing."

The Hurst Police Department said a formal complaint alleging excessive use of force was filed, triggering an Internal Affairs investigation.

The department said the investigation found no wrongdoing and confirmed that the officer involved was not disciplined.

According to police, the decision was made "because his actions did not violate policy."

The department also said the district attorney has accepted the resisting arrest charge after reviewing the evidence submitted by investigators.

As of now, no lawsuit has been filed in connection with the incident. Merritt has said that a federal lawsuit is being considered.

The case continues to draw attention following the release of both the cellphone footage and the police body camera video, which show different perspectives of the events leading up to Thompson’s arrest.

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