Attorney obtained a defense verdict after a 3 day trial

Attorney obtained a defense verdict after a 3 day trial. Plaintiff was a prisoner who claims he was severely beaten by staff. Although this event occurred four years ago, at the trial plaintiff's attorney made that allegation in his opening statement that this entire incident had been videotaped and that the prison was hiding the tape. This was the first time any such allegation was ever made but counsel not only made the allegation but alleged they had requested the tape early on in the case. Defendants were able to explain through witnesses the difference between a planned cell extraction which is videotaped and an "officer assist" call which requires a fast reaction by all available staff and does not allow for time to get a camera.