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Originally Posted by UGAalum94

Apparently, it doesn't meet the standard for it to be a felony.

From the article,"The girl said that she couldn't breathe after the incident, prompting the deputies to call paramedics.

Paramedics decided that she didn't require hospitalization. Felony charges require proof of serious injury."

And there is the additional penalty of being completely removed from his profession for life, too, which certainly follow his conviction, right?

I just feel like the fact that this is a child and the fact that she was in police custody and not doing anything should make it a bit more severe of a crime. I think regardless of whether or not he is convicted he should lose his job and not be allowed to join a public force again. His record certainly proves that he is much more of a risk than the police force or any force needs.