Police Brutality: Handcuffed & Punched Repeatedly In The Face (W/Sound)

A Milwaukee County sheriff's sergeant was convicted Tuesday of beating a suspect handcuffed inside a squad car, where a video camera recorded the entire incident.

Scott Krause, 38, was arrested Oct. 16, within hours of when Ray Calderon had complained to sheriff's officials about being slugged in the face after he asked to use the restroom.

Four days later, Krause was charged with misdemeanor battery and misconduct in public office, a felony. He pleaded no contest to both charges Tuesday, was found guilty, and faces up to nine months in jail on the battery and up to 3½ years in prison on the felony at his sentencing March 5.

Deputy District Attorney Kent Lovern said his office would recommend prison but not a specific term. Lovern said the video is clear and explicit.

"Obviously, such conduct is completely unacceptable . . .  and intolerable for a law enforcement officer," he said after the plea hearing.

He said he planned to play the dash cam video at the sentencing but declined news media requests for the video.

His office has reviewed the actions of three other deputies on duty at the jail at the time of the incident and decided no further criminal charges were warranted.

Sheriff's Capt. Aisha Barkow said the three remain on administrative duty pending an internal investigation.

Krause, who has been free on bail and suspended with pay since his arrest, appeared in court with his attorney, Michael Steinle; neither wished to comment after the hearing, held before Circuit Judge Dennis Cimpl.

Calderon's attorney, Jonathan Safran, also attended. He said his client was pleased Krause was found guilty of a felony and is considering a civil lawsuit in the matter. He said Calderon is still receiving treatment for injuries to his eye and his back.

According to the criminal complaint, deputies had arrested Calderon, 34, early Oct. 16 and had taken him to the County Jail, where Krause arrived to assist in the processing. As Calderon sat in the back of the car, he told investigators, he had a strong urge to urinate. Because his hands were cuffed behind him, he tapped on the window with his foot.

Krause opened the door and told Calderon to stop, that he'd get his turn and closed the door. When Calderon again tapped on the window, Krause opened the door, leaned in, slapped Calderon and said, "I told you to stop (expletive) kicking the window, you hear me?" Krause then grabbed Calderon and struck him several times in the face with a closed fist.

An initial news release from the sheriff's office said Calderon was stopped for suspected drunken driving. At a news conference after Krause was charged, Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. said the Wisconsin State Patrol had stopped Calderon - who hasn't had a valid driver's license since 2007 - because he was wanted on two warrants from Winnebago County. Sheriff's deputies were called as backup and transported Calderon to the jail.

Calderon was released from the Winnebago County Jail in November after serving time for driving after revocation.

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[3000gto94]

Just because a cop gave him a verbal warning to not kick the window doesn't mean shit. He was tapping it. Gives no right for cop to use force. Man is arrested already. You use force when your life is threatened and endangered. Cops are fucked these days

[Cobra51607]

good job officer MY ASS! wearing a badge gives u NO RIGHT to punch ppl bc they r trying to get ur attention

[wezworld85]

Ok what did this guy do, he could of rape a girl killed someone, i hope that ireland gets something like this in to teach the scum a lession.

[gwl1983]

@jcmfd128 You're the idiot buddy. Speeding tickets are just another way for the Government to extort more money from the public. Its been proven time and time again that deterrence doesn't work. The Government pass these laws to get extra cash and the Pigs are the enforcers of these corrupt laws. The pigs are the muscle for the State, the pigs are the most dangerous and violent gang there is.

[jcmfd128]

Tropophyte you're an idiot.... Its called deterrence. Speeding is a factor of majority of wrecks. Its a preventative measure to enforce the speed limit. True wrecks are going to happen, but its like putting a lock on your front door. If someone wants to break in your house they will just kick in the door, but the lock prevents them front just walking on in. On the other hand, don't kick the window and you won't get punched in the face.

[33quadx]

@tropophyte OMG!! I partally agree.. kinda harsh, no? lol!!

[tropophyte]

@petertrast I really don't see the problem with killing the police. They extort people at gun point for money daily when they have committed no crimes. Think of the money stolen from speeders alone. 75 in a 55. No one is being protected here. This is state extortion and oppression of the masses. If a speeder is reckless and causes an accident THEN hold that individual accountable. No victim, No crime. That is the only rule there is. Cops are system criminals. Kill them.

[tropophyte]

@sharky0922 Don't be a cop...

[tropophyte]

@nuffflavor One ofter the other ..that is...

[rphinks]

@MrLossofsanity people kick windows until they break. This guy started kicking and when he got punched he stopped kicking. Saved money on the window.

[rphinks]

@Blood4Blood88 you mean you harass a cop and film it.

[rphinks]

@kuei12 grand theft auto 4 is not real.