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Ex-Cop Faces 52-Month Term for Assault on Colleague
A former St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officer has been sentenced to 52 months in prison for assaulting a fellow officer he mistakenly believed was a protestor. Randy Hays, 34, pleaded guilty to using unreasonable and excessive force against the undercover officer in 2017.
Hays was assigned to a protest detail in downtown St. Louis following the acquittal of a former police officer on a state murder charge. The undercover officer was posing as a protestor to maintain peace and order. Hays, however, believed the officer was a genuine protestor and assaulted him.
Hays’s co-defendants, Bailey Colletta and Dustin Boone, are also facing charges related to the case. Colletta pleaded guilty to making false statements before a federal grand jury, while Boone was found guilty of aiding and abetting the deprivation of the victim’s civil rights under the color of law.
Co-defendant Christopher Myers is facing a charge of destruction of evidence related to the arrest and assault of the victim police officer. He is presumed innocent and maintains that the charge is merely an accusation.
The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with First Assistant United States Attorney Carrie Costantin and Assistant United States Attorney Rob Livergood handling the matter.
Hays’s sentencing marks a significant development in a case that highlights the need for accountability within law enforcement. The incident raises questions about the use of force by police officers and the importance of proper training and oversight.
As the investigation continues, the community remains vigilant in demanding justice for the victim and holding those responsible accountable for their actions. The case serves as a reminder that no one is above the law, not even those sworn to protect and serve.
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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