Robert George, Excessive Force, North Carolina 2013

Former North Carolina Police Sergeant Accused of Excessive Force

A former Hickory Police Department sergeant is facing federal charges for allegedly using excessive force against a female arrestee in 2013.

Robert George, 45, of Hickory, North Carolina, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of using excessive force against a female victim, identified in the indictment by the initials C.D., by slamming her face-first to the ground, causing her to suffer bodily injury. The following day, George allegedly wrote a false police report to cover up the offense.

The indictment alleges that the assault occurred on Nov. 11, 2013. George was arraigned on these charges in federal court. An indictment is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kimlani Ford and Civil Rights Division Trial Attorney Sanjay Patel.

George, a former sergeant with the Hickory Police Department, faces serious consequences if convicted. The charges against him include using excessive force against an arrestee and obstructing justice.

While George's case is ongoing, the incident highlights the importance of police accountability and the need for law enforcement agencies to ensure that their officers are held to the highest standards of professionalism and respect for human rights.

Robert George, a 45-year-old resident of Hickory, North Carolina, is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/former-north-carolina-police-sergeant-charged-using-excessive-force-against-arrestee