They haven't learnt from the outcry following the Rodney King beating. Only thing this time is that the current victim is not black and there are therefore unlikely to be riots in protest.

Assault happened on August 11 but no action taken by LAPD until video appeared on Youtube and brought to the attention of the FBI BY civil liberties groups. FBI are now investigating and officers have been assigned to desk jobs pending outcome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVW5_PJHzR4&NR