Jury Diliberations Underway In Trial Of Spokane Police Officer

The jury is diliberating today in the case of a Spokane police officer after attorneys held closing arguments on monday. prosecutors say Spokane officer Karl Thompson violated the civil rights of a mentally ill man. Prosecutors say Thompson used excessive force in beating Otto Zehm during a confrontation at a store. If convicted, Thompson faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and $250,000 fine. He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted of making false statements to investigators.