What is criminal is the man was compiling with the officer's order when he was kicked, there is no excuse for that. As for what the jury stated is they did not believe the brake fade story that the officer told. It a very serious event when you kick someone with broken bones and I do not believe I saw a glancing blow as the person was not able to complete his descent to the ground. 

So you can tell future events by saying a jury would not vote to convict, I see enough people on this board that have a different opinion. I would also point out that this man won his case.