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Ex-deputy from Choctaw County convicted in civil rights case

By Associated Press
Published: 9/24/2009 9:00 PM
Last Modified: 9/24/2009 9:00 PM

MUSKOGEE — The U.S. Department of Justice says a federal jury has convicted a former Choctaw County sheriff's deputy of violating the civil rights of three men.

According to U.S. Attorney Sheldon Sperling, Ben Milner was convicted Thursday on three counts of violating the civil rights of his victims and two counts of falsifying official reports.

A federal indictment alleged that Milner physically abused a truck driver during a traffic stop in October 2005. He also was accused of beating two inmates with an ax handle while they were in custody in October 2007.

An attorney for Milner couldn't be reached for comment late Thursday.

He faces a maximum prison sentence of 10 years for each civil rights offense and 20 years for each obstruction offense.

By Associated Press

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	Report Comment Thunder196, Tulsa (9/24/2009 9:11:42 PM) These are just the ones we are hearing about. I doubt if these were the only offenses. I hope his prison term is very uncomfortable.
	Report Comment Carlos, Tulsa (9/24/2009 10:17:01 PM) Happy to hear about another dirty cop going down in flames.
	Report Comment aint missbehavin, no thanks (9/25/2009 7:45:04 PM) Boy Carlos,ya know that there is the web patrol dont ya?Settle down a little,hes on his way.

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