Two former South Carolina police officers, Franklin Brown and Eric Walters, have been brought to justice for their brutal actions against a defenseless woman.
According to the grim details of the case, on April 2, 2013, Walters tased the victim, causing her to fall to the ground and injure her head. Despite her vulnerable state, Walters continued to tase her multiple times.
Brown, who arrived on the scene later, proceeded to tase the victim as she was seated on the curb, restrained in handcuffs and surrounded by law enforcement. The disturbing incident left the victim injured and traumatized.
Franklin Brown, 35, and Eric Walters, 39, both former police officers with the Marion Police Department in Marion County, South Carolina, pleaded guilty to violating the victim’s civil rights during the incident.
The two defendants were sentenced to 18 months and one year and one day in prison, respectively. Following their prison sentences, both Brown and Walters will face three years of supervised release. They will also have to pay a $100 special assessment.
The case highlights the abuse of authority by law enforcement officials and the importance of holding them accountable for their actions. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles praised the collective efforts of the Marion Police Department, the FBI, and the Civil Rights Division in bringing the officers to justice.
The investigative work of the FBI’s Myrtle Beach Division played a crucial role in uncovering the truth behind the incident. The case is being prosecuted by Trial Attorneys Henry Leventis and Nicholas Murphy of the Civil Rights Division, and Assistant U.S. Attorney John Potterfield of the District of South Carolina.
The victim’s rights have been vindicated, and justice has been served. The sentencing of Brown and Walters serves as a reminder that excessive force by law enforcement will not go unpunished.
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Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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