A former Capitol Police officer pleaded guilty to using excessive force during a traffic stop.
Former Capitol Police Flex Unit Officer Jeffery Walker was indicted and charged with felony deprivation of rights under color of law.
He made his plea in United States Federal Court in downtown Jackson Tuesday.
Walker is accused of using excessive force against a handcuffed arrestee.
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Prosecutors said in
late July 2022
, when Walker tried to stop a vehicle driven by the arrestee identified in court documents as E.S., the driver did not stop, which led Walker to initiate a pursuit.
Walker was driving an unmarked police car. During the chase, he ended up crashing into a tree while getting the driver to stop.
Prosecutors said Walker slammed E.S.’ head into the hood of his car, put him on the ground and kicked him in the head and face.
Walker faces up to 10 years in prison. He remains free until his sentencing scheduled April 8.
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Former Capitol Police officer pleads guilty to using excessive force
