NewsMay 10, 2002
Former police officer accused of hitting man
A former Hayti police officer was arraigned Thursday in federal court, accused of hitting another man with his police-issue baton. On April 25, a federal grand jury indicted George Nettleton, 28, on a civil rights violation charge. According to the indictment, on Aug. 28, Nettelton intentionally struck John Skinner "several times in his back and arm with a dangerous weapon ... resulting in bodily injury."...
Southeast Missourian
A former Hayti police officer was arraigned Thursday in federal court, accused of hitting another man with his police-issue baton.
On April 25, a federal grand jury indicted George Nettleton, 28, on a civil rights violation charge.
According to the indictment, on Aug. 28, Nettelton intentionally struck John Skinner "several times in his back and arm with a dangerous weapon ... resulting in bodily injury."
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If found guilty of the charge, Nettleton faces a maximum punishment of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
A trial date has not been set.
The name of the alleged victim was not released.
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