Sheriff Punches Handcuffed Man, Officers Walk Out In Protest

20% of a local police force in Oregon has asked for paid leave after their sheriff decide to punch a handcuffed man and is now being investigated by the department of justice for using excessive force. The Oregon Department of Justice confirmed on Monday that Skrah was under investigation for us of excessive force. At the same time, seven of the country;s 30 deputies had been granted requests for non-disciplinary paid leave.

Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian (The Point) hosts of The Young Turks discuss. Do you support these officers choice to stand up to this abusive sheriff? Let us know in the comments.

Read more here

"Over twenty percent of deputies Klamath County, Oregon recently asked to be put on leave after Sheriff Frank Skrah was accused of punching a handcuffed suspect.

The Oregonian reported that the Oregon Department of Justice confirmed on Monday that Skrah was under investigation for use of excessive force. At the same time, seven of the county’s 30 deputies had been granted requests for “non-disciplinary” paid leave.

“The Klamath County Board of County Commissioners today confirmed that over the last four days, Klamath County has placed seven deputies on non-disciplinary paid administrative leave, per their requests,” the county said in a press release.

A second statement from Sheriff Skrah complained that the county had granted leave without his approval.

“Placing these individuals on paid leave was done without consulting with me or my command staff,” the sheriff remarked. “I will do everything possible, together with my command staff too (SIC) keep patrols operating for the benefit of the citizens of Klamath County.”

**********

The Young Turks August 27, 2015 Hour 2

NYPD Raids Rentboy.com Headquarters

Megan Fox’s Divorce Is Going To Cost Her

Bernie Sanders Goes After Conservative's Family Values

Police Officers Protest Abusive Sheriff

**********

The Largest Online News Show in the World. Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian. LIVE STREAMING weekdays 6-8pm ET.

Young Turk (n), 1. Young progressive or insurgent member of an institution, movement, or political party. 2. Young person who rebels against authority or societal expectations. (American Heritage Dictionary)