Former state trooper facing serious jail time

Former South Carolina trooper John B. Sawyer is facing sentencing today by Chief U.S. District Judge David Norton for kicking Sergio Caridi in the head several times after he was subdued following a high-speed chase on I-95.

The Post and Courier has the story as well as the disturbing video.

Update June 23: The Post and Courier reports that Sawyer has received three years of probation.

Update June 24: The Post and Courier has updated information on the sentencing and trial. Go take a read.

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