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\"Department<\/a>ALABAMA<\/strong> – A federal judge sentenced an ex-criminal investigator with the Macon County Sheriff’s Office to three years in prison for assaulting a handcuffed man at the county jail, the U.S. Justice Department announced Tuesday.<\/p>\n

\u00a0J. Keith McCray<\/strong> plead guilty on April 4 to one felony count of deprivation of rights under color of law.<\/p>\n

At the plea hearing, McCray admitted that he arrested a salesman who was selling alarm systems in McCray\u2019s neighborhood and transported him to the Macon County Jail. There, McCray struck the victim four times in the face and head while the victim was handcuffed and posed no threat.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn attacking a defenseless innocent civilian, this officer chose to abuse his power rather than uphold his oath to protect the public,\u201d said Acting Assistant Attorney General Molly Moran for the Civil Rights Division. \u201c The Justice Department will continue to vigorously prosecute those who cross the line to engage in acts of criminal misconduct.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile we look to law enforcement to maintain the safety and security of our citizens, their position of authority does not give them the right to act outside the bounds of the law,\u201d said U.S. Attorney George L. Beck, Jr. for the Middle District of Alabama.<\/p>\n

Adding, \u201cMost members of law enforcement serve honorably and professionally. McCray breached his pledge to protect and serve and he must be held responsible for his actions. Failure to do so would discredit the noble service of every other officer, and weaken the public\u2019s trust in those who are sworn to protect them.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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