Here are the nine reports of police misconduct tracked for Tuesday, March 31, 2015:
- Tate County, Mississippi: A deputy was indicted by a federal grand jury for abusing a pre-trial detainee. ow.ly/L1xA7
- Federal Bureau of Investigation: A now-former agent was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pled guilty to 11 charges of bribery and obstruction of justice. He was part of a broader scheme to obstruct an investigation into defense contract kickbacks. ow.ly/L1Jo3
- Update: University of Incarnate Word (San Antonio, TX) (First reported 01-06-15): A now-former officer will not be indicted in shooting death of a student. ow.ly/L1QCM
- San Francisco, California: Sheriff’s deputies are accused of forcing inmates into ‘gladiator style’ fights. Four deputies have been reassigned from the jail pending an investigation. ow.ly/L20Ro
- Update: Cherokee, Georgia (First reported 03-23-15): A now-former deputy was sentenced to serve one year of probation, pay a $500 fine, and pay over $1,800 in restitution for taking paid leave under false pretenses. ow.ly/L21FZ
- Euharlee, Georgia: The chief and assistant chief of police were fired and arrested for theft of government funds and violating their oaths of office. ow.ly/L22HV
- Indio, California: An officer is being investigated for releasing confidential information. ow.ly/L23OX
- Update: Winston County, Alabama (First reported 06-05-14): A now-former deputy was sentenced to three years and nine months for extorting a woman to cook methamphetamine. ow.ly/L2OEC
- Indiana Excise Police: An officer was arrested for sexual misconduct with a minor. ow.ly/L2Q6l
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