(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) SAN BERNARDINO California Dhu-AlQa'dah 18 1436 September 02 2015 SPA -- Three sheriff's deputies involved in the televised beating of a man after he tried to escape on horseback have been charged with felony assault according to AP.
Nicholas Downey Michael Phelps and Charles Foster each face a charge of assault by a public officer San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos said Tuesday.
Seven other deputies who were placed on administrative leave after the April pursuit in the inland desert were not charged.
"I believe the officers charged today crossed the line under the color of authority" Ramos said at a news conference.
A KNBC-TV helicopter followed the chase as Frances Jared Pusok fled deputies on a stolen horse. The station then televised deputies repeatedly punching and kicking Pusok as he lay on the ground.
The county reached a $650000 settlement with Pusok 30. He has been charged with 14 felony and misdemeanor counts including vandalism auto and horse theft reckless driving and being under the influence of drugs. He is free on bail and could face up to 19 years in prison if convicted.
"I'm just grateful to be alive" Pusok said at an afternoon news conference adding he was happy that the deputies had been charged.
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03:46 LOCAL TIME 00:46 GMT
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