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Former Trooper Sentenced In Civil Rights Case

 

A Former Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper receives 9 months in prison for violating a person's civil rights through the use of excessive force. James Carson, who was employed with the Montgomery County Department of Corrections and Labette County Sheriff’s Department, pleaded guilty to one count of violating civil rights in his capacity as a law enforcement officer. In his plea, he admitted he used unreasonable force against a man he arrested. Carson conducted a lawful arrest and then transported the man to the Labette County Jail, where at least five other law enforcement officials were present. As Carson removed the man from the patrol vehicle and escorted him into the booking area, the suspect’s hands were cuffed behind his back. Without warning, Carson kicked the legs out from underneath the arrested suspected, causing the suspect to fall onto his back onto the floor. Carson admitted in court that he used force against the suspect for the purpose of punishment and not for a legitimate law enforcement purpose.

As part of the plea agreement, Carson agreed to surrender his law enforcement credentials and never again accept any employment related to law enforcement.

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