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St. Johns County - A mother is accusing St. Johns County deputies of police brutality against her son, Christopher Butler.
Action News Jax reporter Dani Bozzini spoke to the mother, who says her son was seriously hurt, and he didn’t deserve what was done to him.
Christopher Butler.
Teri Morgenstern claims her son was not resisting arrest or fighting the officers as the police report reads.
Christopher Butler.
The police report says Butler kicked a deputy’s leg and was hitting, kicking and even biting a deputy.
Christopher Butler.
Butler’s mother said that a video given to her by a witness shows what happened after her son was pulled over.
Christopher Butler.
“I’m his mom, and he’s hurt, and they did it. Christopher didn’t fight back. You saw the video – Did you ever, for once, see him hit, kick or anything? No,” Morgenstern said.
Christopher Butler.
She said her son had to be taken to the ICU, and she wants justice.
Christopher Butler.
In the arrest report, the deputy claims Butler refused to get out of the vehicle stating: “Christopher refused to comply with any of our repeated commands. Christopher continued to punch, kick, and bite during the entire ordeal.”
Christopher Butler.
The Sheriff’s Office said they are taking this matter seriously. Three deputies have since been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the internal affairs investigation.