A former Meridian Police Department officer pleaded guilty to using excessive force against a man during a vehicle stop and arrest, the Justice Department announced.
Daniel Starks of Meridian shoved the victim twice as he was getting handcuffed by another officer then unlawfully used his taser against the victim, even though the victim was compliant and handcuffed, according to court documents and statements made in court. As a result of the tasing, the victim fell to the ground and groaned in pain, his hands restrained behind his back and unable to break his fall. While the victim was still on the ground, Starks pointed the taser at him and demanded that he stand up or else he would be tased again.
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