Offices accused of using excessive force released on bond
By The Associated PressWednesday, August 20, 20081 comment(s) | Default | Large
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Two Columbia police officers have been released after being accused of using excessive force in a University of South Carolina football player’s arrest earlier this year.
The $25,000 personal recognizance bonds set for David Beddingfield Jr. and Roger Gilland on Tuesday did not require them to post any money.
Beddingfield and Gilland were suspended after being indicted last week on a charge of misconduct in office.
Police Chief Tandy Carter said the suspensions are a standard procedure and the department supports the officers.
They are accused of using excessive force in the March arrest of Gamecocks offensive lineman Kevin Young, who was charged with fighting and resisting arrest. The charges were later dropped.
Lawyers for Beddingfield and Gilland have denied the charges.
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