WJLAFairfax County police officer Tyler Timberlake faces three different charges of assault and battery over an incident involving the tasing and arrest of a black man. Body camera footage released by the department shows the officer violating use of force policies, authorities said Saturday. Timberlake, an eight-year-veteran of the force, faces up to 36 months in prison, Steve T. Descano, Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney, said. Descano called the body camera video “unsettling. The body camera video was released by Chief Roessler, who said the video shows Officer Timberlake committing “criminal acts, which violate our oath of office, and they ignore the sanctity of human life.

Source: CNN June 07, 2020 14:34 UTC