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Monroe, Louisiana (AP) — During his arrest in 2020, a former police officer in northern Louisiana pleaded guilty to kicking a man lying on the ground with his hands behind him. He said.
Monroe's Jared Dessadie, 44, was found guilty in front of U.S. district judge Elizabeth Foot for deprivation of rights under the color of the law, a U.S. lawyer said. Brandon B. Brown's office said in a news release.
At that time, Desadier was a police officer at the Monroe police station. Authorities said Desadier and other officers detained the man for interrogation and found him carrying drug-related equipment. The man ran and the officers chased him. Another officer caught up with the man and ordered him to fall to the ground. The man responded, as police officers were preparing to handcuff, Desadier rushed to them and kicked him into the face, officials said.
Dessadie admitted in court that his assault was not justified because the man did not threaten field officers or others, Brown's office work. Tokoro said. Desadier also admitted that he knew that his actions were unjust and unreasonable in that situation.
"Instead of legally fulfilling its law enforcement obligations, Desadier abused his authority by attacking and injuring unintimidated arrests," the judiciary said. Kristen Clark, Deputy Attorney for the Department of Civil Rights, said. Rights Division. "The Ministry of Justice will continue to vigorously prosecute officers who abuse public trust by exercising unfounded and excessive force."
Desadier is imprisoned for up to 10 years, 3 years Faced with a release under surveillance, a fine of up to $ 250,000. The sentencing is set for November 21st.
