Brickbat: A Picture's Worth 1,000 Words

Former Boyle County, Kentucky sheriff's deputy Tanner Abbott has been sentenced to nine years and two months in federal prison after being convicted of four counts of violating people's civil rights, and one count each of conspiracy and falsifying records. Prosecutors said Abbott used excessive force against four people, performed an illegal search, and wrote false reports to cover up his abuse. They say his victims were disabled, handcuffed, or otherwise unable to defend themselves. He was convicted, in part, based on text messages he sent from his work phone bragging of the abuse and photos he took of the injuries he caused his victims.

Comments

[Fist of Etiquette]

I don't doubt any of this:

Abbott’s defense attorneys said in a sentencing memo that he sincerely believed his handling of the cases was reasonable under the circumstances, based on his training, experience and knowledge of what other officers in his department did.

[sarcasmic]

I don’t doubt that all but a tiny minority of police officers would agree with him.

[Henweigh]

I hope there is justus during those long 9 years and 2 months.

[AT]

OK, so... can I just point out that Boyle County has one of the lowest crime rates in Kentucky?

I'm not saying it justifies anything this deputy did. I'm just saying... FAFO is a pretty powerful tool when wielded against criminals. Certainly better than the revolving door approach that the blue cities tend to implement.

[The Margrave of Azilia]

"Texting photos of my crime sprees is the best idea I ever had!"