Washington state sheriff's deputy Paul Schene is accused of assaulting a 15-year-old girl in an incident that was captured on surveillance tape.
The incident, in which Schene can be seen slamming the girl into a wall, throwing her on the floor and lifting her off the ground by her hair, occurred in November 2008; the tape was released in February 2009. It also appears as if Schene strikes the girl. Schene pleaded not guilty and was placed on paid administrative leave as of March 1, 2009.SeattlePi: Deputy Pleads Not Guilty in Assault on Girl (February 26, 2009)
Prior Excessive Force Incidents
In 2006, Schene shot and killed a mentally ill man during a confrontation on a highway. Schene testified in court that he believed the man was intoxicated. He shot the man 11 times. His conduct was investigated and was found to be justifiable.SeattlePi: Deputy Pleads Not Guilty in Assault on Girl (February 26, 2009) SeattlePi: Deputy thought, 'This guy's gonna kill me' (January 1, 2007)
In 2002, Schene was investigated for another shooting; the shooting was not fatal and Schene was again cleared by the department.KOMO News: Video Shows Deputy's Alleged Assault on Teen Girl (February 27, 2009)
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Sheriff's deputy in King County, Washington
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Has worked with the sheriff's office for eight years
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15-year-old girl Schene is accused of assaulting reportedly flipped her shoe at him and called the officers "fat pigs"
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Surveillance video submitted as evidence shows the incident
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Schene can be seen charging at the girl, pushing her into a wall, throwing her to the ground and appears to strike her numerous timesKOMO News: Video Shows Deputy's Alleged Assault on Teen Girl (February 27, 2009)
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After the girl is handcuffed, Schene lifts her off the ground by the back of her hair
