California sheriff suspends 10 deputies following brutal beating of suspected horse thief

The L.A. Times reports:

A California sheriff has suspended 10 deputies involved in a brutal beating of a suspect on Thursday that was caught on camera by a news helicopter, according to authorities.

John McMahon, sheriff of San Bernardino County, announced his decision to place the deputies on leave at a news conference Friday. McMahon said he was “disturbed” by the video and said it “appears to be excessive.”

“I am disturbed and troubled by what I see,” he said, referring to the footage of officers kicking and punching Francis Pusok, 30, who can be seen lying face down on the ground during the beating after he’s been shot by a Taser. “It does not appear to be in line with our policies and procedures.”

Just a reminder, some people still think only police should own handguns.