WATCH | Michael Amiott Day 4 trial : Euclid Police Officer on trial in the excessive force case

The trial of Euclid Police Officer Michael Amiott enters its fourth day Thursday after he took the stand in his own defense on Wednesday. Be sure to follow this story for live streaming coverage.

Amiott is charged with two counts of assault and one count of interfering with civil rights in connection with a violent traffic stop in August of 2017. Cell phone video showed the officer repeatedly punching Richard Hubbard after the latter was pulled over for an unspecified moving violation.

During the fourth day of the trial, Judge Patrick Gallagher stated he hoped to have the jury instructions at the close of today, otherwise, the trial will continue into Saturday.

On Thursday, the first testimony was given by Euclid Police Department Captain Jeff Cutwright, who has been with the department for nearly 26 years.

Cutwright, stated that he believes Amiott's conduct was within the policy of the Euclid Police Department. Amiott's conduct was approved by Cutwright when he signed off on Amiott’s response to the resistance form.

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