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Former South Carolina Police Officers Face Sentencing for Unreasonable Force
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
Two former South Carolina police officers, Eric Walters and Franklin Brown, will face sentencing for using unreasonable force on a suspect. According to United States Attorney Bill Nettles, United States District Court Judge Bryan Harwell has set sentencing in the case of United States v. Eric Walters and Franklin Brown, Case No.: 14-258.
The sentencing is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 27, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the McMillan Federal Building, located at 401 West Evans Street, Courtroom 1, in Florence, South Carolina.
Walters and Brown were charged with using unreasonable force while in the scope of their duties as police officers. The exact nature of the incident has not been disclosed, but the charges against the former officers are serious and carry significant penalties.
The sentencing hearing will mark a critical moment in the case, as Judge Harwell will determine the fate of Walters and Brown. The public is invited to attend the hearing, but it is unclear whether the officers will face prison time or other penalties.
Contact Person: John Potterfield (803) 929-3000
For more information on this case, please contact John Potterfield at the above-mentioned phone number or visit the website of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina.
Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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