On May 3, 2020, Deputy David Andrew Cook, under orders from Sheriff Charles Lemon, deployed his Taser on detainee Jarrel Lee Johnson at the Marlboro County Detention Center. Cook continued to activate the Taser multiple times after the initial deployment, targeting Johnson’s chest and leg. This assault was deemed likely to produce great bodily injury or death. Cook was indicted on charges of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and misconduct in office. He is no longer employed in law enforcement.

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