Officers Charged with Covering Up Excessive Force During 2020 Strip Search in Baton Rouge

Three Baton Rouge police officers and a deputy chief were charged with attempting to conceal their use of stun guns during a strip search in September 2020.
The officers did not realize their body cameras were recording, and a supervisor later discovered excessive force on the footage.
The police department is under investigation for civil rights violations, with multiple lawsuits accusing officers of detainee abuse.
The deputy chief was charged with malfeasance, battery, theft and obstruction, while the officers face charges like malfeasance, theft and obstruction.
The incident occurred in September 2020 but charges were just announced in early October 2023.