Eric Walters and Franklin Brown, Deprivation of Rights, South Carolina 2013
Deprivation of Rights Charges Rock South Carolina Police Department
Two former South Carolina police officers, Eric Walters and Franklin Brown, have been charged with the unthinkable: deprivation of rights under color of law. The shocking allegations stem from a violent incident involving a female citizen in April 2013.
According to the indictment, Walters and Brown used their tasers multiple times on the victim, resulting in bodily injury. The incident allegedly occurred on April 2, 2013, while both men were still active police officers with the City of Marion Police Department.
The charges against Walters and Brown are serious: deprivation of rights under color of law carries a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. If convicted, both men will face the harsh reality of life behind bars.
An indictment is merely an accusation, and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. But the allegations against Walters and Brown are nothing short of disturbing.
The case is being investigated by the Myrtle Beach, S.C., Division of the FBI. The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, along with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Carolina, will handle the prosecution.
Walters and Brown's case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of police accountability and the need for law enforcement to uphold the highest standards of conduct.
Defendant: Eric Walters and Franklin Brown
Criminal Charges: Deprivation of rights under color of law
City and State: Marion, South Carolina
Exact Date: April 2, 2013
Sentence or Outcome: 10 years in prison, if convicted
Key Facts
- State: Federal
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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