From an article on the incident
"In the video, officers ask Jones, who was in the passenger seat, to show his ID.
However, he did not have his license on him."
Also...
"When the passenger displayed movements inside of the stopped vehicle that included placing his hand in places where the officer could not see, officers' concerns for their safety were heightened."
Finally..
"The lawsuit alleges excessive force, false arrest and battery. "
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/...window-n219916