JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The video above is from a previous report.
A Camden County deputy was indicted Wednesday on six charges stemming from a traffic stop last year.
A review by the sheriff's office concluded that Deputy Christine Newman violated the department's use of force policy during a traffic stop which shows Newman yanking the driver to the ground and hitting the woman while she was in handcuffs. Newman is facing charges for aggravated assault, simple battery, making a false statement and several counts of violation of oath by a public officer.
"I take allegations of public misconduct seriously, which is why the GBI was called in to investigate these allegations. Upon review of the completed investigation, I determined that charges needed to be brought before the Grand Jury," District Attorney Higgins said.
Newman faces up to 20 years in prison for aggravated assault.
Newman was booked into jail Thursday and then bonded out shortly after.
First Coast News reached out to the Camden County Sheriff's Office for comment and an update on Newman's employment status. We are waiting to hear back.