Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Caught on Tape: Graphic Dashcam Video at Center of TBI Investigation (Tennessee)
FOX 17 ^ | 07/08/2011 | FOX 17

Posted on 07/08/2011 4:45:36 PM PDT by The Magical Mischief Tour

click here to read article


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-64 last
To: All

Witness: Man beaten, Tasered in jail

http://www.wsmv.com/story/15070713/witness-man-beat-tasered-in-jail

WAVERLY, Tenn. -
The beating apparently didn’t stop when the man seen on video being beaten by Humphreys County deputies arrived at the jail, according to witnesses.

This is among the incidents the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation are now looking into in connection with the January beating of Darrin Ring.

The FBI and TBI served federal grand jury subpoenas to the sheriff’s department. Those subpoenas could include jailers, deputies and Sheriff Chris Davis, as well as all records, files and computers.

Larry Barbee is one of two inmates who has told the TBI that Ring was beaten and Tasered in jail while shackled.

“We’re in a four-man cell and right across the hall is a single cell. We have a window that we can see outside in the hallway,” said Barbee in an exclusive interview with Channel 4 News. “We heard a big commotion going on. They bring Darrin in and it was like four or five deputies, the sheriff was one of them, and they’ve got Darrin wrapped in a blanket, dragging him down the hall.”

Ring was still not dressed after deputies stripped off his clothes in the initial attack at his home.

“The sheriff was over here and had his hands on the cement bench and was going down with his knee over and over,” said Barbee, demonstrating the sheriff’s actions. “Deputy Tim Hedge was standing on top of Darrin’s head.”

Barbee said a young female jailer entered the area and told a Waverly police officer, Kinta Bell, that she had never seen anyone Tased. That officer then Tasered Ring.

“Officer [Joe] Parnell goes in there and grabs him by the head, tells him to stand up at first,” said Barbee. “He can’t stand up because his hands are handcuffed to his feet. He can’t stand up.”

“[Parnell] keeps telling him to [stand up] and he said he can’t. So he grabbed his head and rammed it into the wall, and then Officer Bell comes in from behind and Tases him.”

Barbee is in jail on charges of making meth with the intent of resale. He is one of two inmates who made statements to the TBI and were then moved to the Dickson County Jail.

Waverly Police Chief David Daniel said his department is not making any comment until the investigation is complete.

“We are cooperating completely,” said Daniel. “Rumors are rampant and we need a resolution for the entire incident.”


61 posted on 07/13/2011 12:48:32 AM PDT by The Magical Mischief Tour (With The Resistance...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 60 | View Replies]

To: MeganC
< i>It’s things like this that have me not so trusting of the police anymore.

"Anymore"? When did you trust them? When you were 5 years old? I can't understand the veneration, almost reverence, some people have for the police! Sean Hannity, for instance. In general they are arrogant and not the brightest.

62 posted on 07/13/2011 3:37:53 AM PDT by Old_Grouch (almost 64 and AARP-free. Monthly FR contributor.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: Old_Grouch
Whoops, I messed up my italics tags. I only know one tag, and can't even get that one straight!

It’s things like this that have me not so trusting of the police anymore.

"Anymore"? When did you trust them? When you were 5 years old? I can't understand the veneration, almost reverence, some people have for the police! Sean Hannity, for instance. In general they are arrogant and not the brightest.

63 posted on 07/13/2011 3:44:30 AM PDT by Old_Grouch (almost 64 and AARP-free. Monthly FR contributor.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 62 | View Replies]

To: gaijin

Brings back memories...I was robbed by cops in Virginia Beach, VA (Marines MPs riding with local cops) and also in Chattanooga, TN (Chattanooga city police) and by the Marine MPs in Portsmouth, NH(gate guards). All three times they stole articles from my vehicle...the first two stole valuables, instead of citing me for traffic violations and the gate guards stole cash and beer. After I repoted them, I was targeted for search every time I entered/left the base. They would tear apart my vehicle and I would be left with re-assembling it. This went on for two months until my sub left drydock.


64 posted on 07/13/2011 4:03:53 AM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51. Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 23 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-64 last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson