Officials say a Florida deputy who accidentally set a gasoline-covered motorcycle rider on fire with a stun gun is facing a misdemeanor charge.
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos López said during a news conference Thursday that the deputy is being charged with culpable negligence, and the burned biker faces charges of reckless driving, fleeing law enforcement and resisting arrest.
Officials say helicopter video shows the biker weaving through traffic on Feb. 27 before stopping at a Wawa gas station in neighboring Orange County.
The sheriff says Osceola deputies followed the biker, identified as 26-year-old Jean Barretto, out of their jurisdiction because they believed he had been part of a group of bikers brandishing guns at people.
According to news outlet WKMG, Barretto remains hospitalized with extensive burns.
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Osceola County Sheriff Marcos López said during a news conference Thursday that the deputy is being charged with culpable negligence, and the burned biker faces charges of reckless driving, fleeing law enforcement and resisting arrest.
Officials say helicopter video shows the biker weaving through traffic on Feb. 27 before stopping at a Wawa gas station in neighboring Orange County.
The sheriff says Osceola deputies followed the biker, identified as 26-year-old Jean Barretto, out of their jurisdiction because they believed he had been part of a group of bikers brandishing guns at people.
According to news outlet WKMG, Barretto remains hospitalized with extensive burns.
***WARNING: Press conference includes graphic footage. Viewer discretion is advised.
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