Friday, October 24, 2008

Spokane officer facing assault charge

A prosecutor says he'll file a fourth-degree assault charge against a Spokane police officer accused of kicking a handcuffed man in the face.

SPOKANE, Wash.

A prosecutor says he'll file a fourth-degree assault charge against a Spokane police officer accused of kicking a handcuffed man in the face.

The Pend Oreille (PAHN'-doh-RAY') County deputy prosecutor appointed to the case, Michael Carbone, told the Spokesman-Review on Thursday he would file the charge in Spokane Municipal Court.

Officer Rob Boothe is accused of kicking 22-year-old John P. Luna on Sept. 5 after a stolen car and foot chase.

Boothe is on paid leave. Luna is jailed for investigation of car theft, hit-and-run, eluding police and assault.

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Information from: The Spokesman-Review, http://www.spokesmanreview.co

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