A federal grand jury has indicted ex-Citronelle Police chief John Tyler Norris for allegedly using excessive for and making misleading statements. 

According to Alabama Political Reporter, Norris is charged with using excessive force on a person in his custody by kneeing him repeatedly and causing injuries, as well as making misleading statements to investigators.

The incident allegedly happened in June 2021, after which Norris resigned from the Citronelle Police Department. 

A maximum 10 years for assault and 20 years in prison for false statements is possible if he is convicted.  

Read the full report by Alabama Political Reporter.  

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