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Aiken County deputy fired, arrested

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Posted: 9:53 AM Sep 10, 2008
Last Updated: 6:23 PM Sep 10, 2008
Reporter: Gene Petriello
Email Address: gene.petriello@wrdw.com

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News 12 First at Five; September 10, 2008

AIKEN, S.C. --- Jeffrey Nation is no longer a deputy with the Aiken County Sheriff's Office. He's charged with assault and battery and misconduct in office. News 12 has dash cam video of the whole incident.

On Sunday evening, Deputy Nation was in his cruiser when he noticed 18-year-old Lorenzo Williams, Jr. was wearing his baggy pants and wearing them too low in New Ellenton. By Sunday night, the officers conduct was under investigation and by Tuesday, he was arrested and fired.

"You're on camera. You want to do something really stupid? You might end up on TV. You want to do that," asks Deputy Nation in the DashCam video.

Little did Deputy Nation know, he would be the one on TV after he is fired for the way he treated Lorenzo Williams, Jr.

"You ain't going to walk out here with that thug activity going on. It's done tonight. You all can resume tomorrow night when I'm off," says Nation in the DashCam video.

But, in this case, thug activity is just a fashion statement. There is no law in Aiken County that says baggy pants are illegal.

"You need to abide by the law and you ain't going to act like a thug," says Nation in the video.

Moments later, the situation gets violent.

"Why does it have to be a black and white thing? You look me square in the eye... (inaudible when Lorenzo gets hit in the throat by Deputy Nation)... You put your hands on the car now. You're under arrest, you're under arrest. You don't jump up in my face," says Dep. Nation in the video.

Nation claimed Williams tried to head-butt him but you can see in the video, that didn't happen.

"I got to laugh because this is on camera," says Lorenzo in the DashCam video. "You're gonna get paid!"

Nation's DashCam video was reviewed by his supervisor. None of them agreed what happened was right. SLED then investigated and by Tuesday, the deputy was arrested and fired.

"The bottom line is, I'm not going to tolerate bad conduct against our citizens no matter where they live or who they are," says Sheriff Michael Hunt.

Someone close to the William's family says scene like the one on the DashCam video, send a chill through the community.

"Most children, they don't mean no harm. They're just out there for fun and games. But, they are scared to even walk the streets now because of things like this happening," says Lorenzo's close friend.

Sheriff Hunt says he tells his deputies to act professionally and treat people with respect. He adds, this is an isolated incident and the other deputy in the video has provided a written statement and is not being investigated in this case. Nation was suspended back in 2004 for excessive use of force.

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Posted by: Former Deputy Location: Aiken on Oct 3, 2008 at 11:04 PM
Who is the sheriff deputy that got fired in Oct '08 and why did he get fired?

Posted by: Hitler Location: Aiken on Sep 23, 2008 at 03:05 PM
Cops shouldn't think that they can just stop and search anyone anytime they want to in the United States. If they want to do that they need to go to Russia or somewhere like that. Clearly this was an illegal stop and search. This kid should sue them for violation of his civil rights. I say kid because he's not even allowed to buy a beer in South Carolina yet!!!

Posted by: Mike CHenski Location: vancouver, bc, canada on Sep 23, 2008 at 03:01 AM
for all you ******** that think the cop had the right to do that.. [offensive content removed].. what if that was your kids being treated like that.. all for a style of him wearing baggy pants.. **** you u racist *****..the poor kid didnt do anything wrong.. with the mentality of that redneck cop, poor kid is lucky he didnt get shot.. that **** cop deserves loosing his job and and i hope lorenz gets paid..im sure he;ll b laughin his *** off when he gotta tesify against him in court.. [offensive content removed] you redneck cop..

Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: Aiken on Sep 21, 2008 at 09:41 PM
Just goes to show you that these cops will lie to save their A@@ or to make a case stick. We will NEVER believe anything they say about anyone without some hard evidence that they couldn't have fabricated. We have observed them under oath telling lies and half-truths. They can NEVER be trusted and this incident just confirms our belief in that fact!

Posted by: anonymous Location: GA on Sep 21, 2008 at 09:06 PM
This story makes me sick every time I read it. The boy was clearly in the officers face and clearly disrespecting him. You can bet that kid has been or will be in trouble. It would have been one less troublemaker for the officer to take him off the streets. Also, to the comments that the boy should sue..all I have to say to that is, "would you expect anything else from someone like that?" First thing troublemakers always say is, "I'm gonna sue." That's what they do best. The officer did use a lame excuse to stop the boy, but that's all I'll say against him. The boy should have stayed outta his face.

Posted by: Robert Location: Fremont, CA on Sep 19, 2008 at 02:22 PM
I hope the worst happens to that ex cop. I hope he is caught in a dark alley, and gets a dish of whoop*** handed to him! Let's go back to the eye for an eye based law, and nobody, cops included, are above the law!

Posted by: Southerner Location: Not in SC on Sep 19, 2008 at 09:55 AM
I personally think the cop should have been fired and arrested. I dont like saggy pants but that means I wont wear my pants saggy, or let my sons wear theirs that way. If it's not a law in Ellenton, (like in a lot of other places) for his pants to be low then he had no reason to even stop him and question him. Sure the kid talked back, that is breaking no laws; the guy said look me in the eye and he did. In no way did he deserve to be Karate chopped in the throat. As to why they put his address on television? Because they can! Information about arrestees is public record. Methinks that if this were his first offense he would have been slapped on the wrist, but he was disciplined for excessive force before and this new incident makes him a major liability. I think police all around the nation are becoming very jaded as to who their role in society. It's their job to fight crime, not try to predict who's going to be a criminal. Also, the girl cop let it happen, she's liable too.

Posted by: Pete Location: Phoenix,Arizona on Sep 18, 2008 at 09:33 PM
Dude you got what you deserve. I hope your police department is sued and then I hope a civil suit is filed against you. This Thug activity needs to stop. Have fun trying to get a job you thug.

Posted by: Dawn Location: Aiken on Sep 18, 2008 at 09:11 PM
I think we need a new sheriff in town. I know him personally and I think he needs to be investigated as well. He doesn;t keep his word he has totally awful deputies. I am a white female and sure I dont like to see even my nephew with baggy pants on but hey it IS NOT illegal i seen where that deputy was all wrong. I DO NOT trust ANYONE at the ACSO. They are all crooks, or drunks and maybe even do drugs themselves. I know the sherrif is. they are also liars and just take that badge and gun to their head and think they are all that but in my opinion they are no better than i am. NAACP GET INVOLVED AND TAKE THEM DOWN

Posted by: Bill Location: Asheville on Sep 18, 2008 at 08:55 PM
I hope Lorenzo gets paid and that Nation gets his throat punched while working overtime in Wal-Mart.

Posted by: black and whites Location: all over the place on Sep 18, 2008 at 07:24 PM
grow up people! you can tell who is leaving comments here. those who think the cop was right and those who think the cop was wrong. people do your research. how many thug looking people (white or black) has broken laws, does any kind of drugs, or on some type of welfare? yes, people can assume thug looking people are doing thug related things, and they would be right. just do the research. and those complaining about how people dress or what is respectful, then organize some kind of self improvement class for these people. they are trying to blend in to what they think is cool, but they have no clue or guidance. those who think they should dress the way they want to, then dont be surprise if something happens to you or your property because these people will not have any respect for you. office workers wear office clothes, banker wear bankers clothes, hookers wear hardly any clothes, thugs wears thug clothing. descent people wear descent clothing... get my point here

Posted by: jason Location: uk on Sep 18, 2008 at 03:01 PM
looking at the video,the young chap,was in a way disrespecting the officer,and if u look he did enter the personal space of the officer,and went towards him when ask't "look me in the eye" he also was aask on more then one occasion to show id,the others was doing his job,i have seen worse stuff on "cops" why did they not get fired,this officer was doing his job,the guy (no matter if black or white) was questioning and being disrespectful,i personally think that he was fired cos that area dont want a black/white issue..does this mean that police officers would have to be using kitten clothes to stop other races??? no,the police are there for a reason if someone is walking around like that he has a duty to do or say something,and one sec there was another officer with him. i think this officer was used as scapegoat,and i find it totally wrong.personally if someone would have come in my face like that,(i served in Iraq) i would have done the same as the officer did.no matter what colour

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 18, 2008 at 12:59 PM
personally i think someone should look into the fact that maybe its time for a new sherriff. I have never seen sooo many deputies get fired under one sherriff at least not in the public eye like this.

Posted by: Will Location: Phoenix on Sep 18, 2008 at 12:22 AM
I'm not a fan of the guys fashion statement but he deserved none of that treatment. That hick with badge was harrassing those kids. Nice mug shot...

Posted by: hahaha Location: HAHAHA on Sep 18, 2008 at 12:01 AM
I'm glad they arrested this redneck KKK officer. He gives all of the upstanding WHITE people like MYSELF a bad name. And to all you saying "Oh he had every right to push the kid because he was being disrespectful"......... PULEAZEEEEE. Show me the law that says it's ok to assault someone because of this. These PIG COPS (citizens on patrol) do not deserve respect . "Oh he's wearing a uniform, respect him"...again PULEAZEEEEE... It's people that say that kind of crap that give these pigs the big heads that they have. Respect a COP because he's someone in a uniform? NO. Respect a cop for being fair and just, YES. And this Jeffrey Nations Pig is neither fair OR just. Luck at his record people. I hope he gets locked up with someone he previously arrested for wearing their pants a little too low. NO! BUBBA! NOOOOOOOO! hahahahahahahhh. Thumbs up to WRDW for airing this, and being unbiased. You are doing your job! Reporting the news. Keep up the great work.

Posted by: Dale Location: Amerikkka on Sep 17, 2008 at 10:35 PM
I'm glad this gestapo agent got fired. I hope that young man sues him for everything he's got and he ends up homeless. Put him in general population!

Posted by: Mike Location: Aiken on Sep 17, 2008 at 08:58 PM
Who's the other deputy, and why is she not facing charges for helping Nation with obviously illegal activity?

Posted by: Joe Location: Virginia on Sep 17, 2008 at 03:38 PM
This COP deserves to be arrested. HA ******* HA ! His redneck *** got caught by his own camera, and the female should have a letter of admonishment put in her file for the incident. I hope this kid does get paid ! I know he will sue, and the city will have to pay up. HA HA NATION,......now how are you gonna pay your BILLS. LOLOLOLOL

Posted by: Eric Location: North Augusta on Sep 16, 2008 at 09:47 PM
WOW! Can't believe we have such closed minded people in this area. Folks, this is an assault on a KID. Please, please, watch the video on you tube or wherever u can. The kid's hands are on the car, when he complies with the cop's instructions to "look me square in the eye." Hands are on the car, never made a threatning motion to the cop, never assaulted him. The man was clearly trying to intimidate the boy.Rage took over when he tried to decapitate the suspect. I guess he figured he'd never get in trouble for roughing up just another black kid. Probably routine for them. Folks, get with the program. Some of you same folks who think there is nothing wrong with this have children who will face the same situation. I pomise you. Respect for the law is easier when the law recipricates. We pay their megar salaries. If they want power, then they maybe need to consider furthering their educations and acquire it the right way.

Posted by: Mike Location: Aiken on Sep 14, 2008 at 03:11 PM
Why was Jeff Nation given a special bond hearing on the evening of September 9, 2008 after his arrest around 5:00 p.m.? At the detention center bond hearings are conducted at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. each day. Every other citizen who finds themselves in this situation is required to spend the night in the detention center and wait at least for the regularly scheduled 10:00 a.m. bond session. Also, in some cases when there is a victim involved they claim that they have to give the victim at least a 24 hour notice before holding the bond hearing to give the victim an opportunity to attend the hearing. In the past SLED has investigated and even arrested magistrates for misconduct in office when they give preferential treatment to one person like this particularly if there are other citizens at the detention center that night waiting for their bond hearing who were forced to wait until the next morning. Has WRDW done an investigation into this possible case of judicial misc

Posted by: Leave Nations alone Location: Aiken County on Sep 14, 2008 at 01:17 PM
There truly are some ignorant people in the world. Would you have liked it any better if he had used the Taser after this THUG jumped in his face. Or maybe some of you idiots would have just let it slide because you have no idea what life is like on the streets. We've got people like this goofball who show absolutely no respoect for police, FF or EMS, and then when he has to face to consequences for his actions, the first words out of his mouth are "We gon get paid." Makes you wonder what his intentions really were. There are many of us are sick and tired of thugs like this thinking that everyone owes them the world. You've got people out here working hard at their jobs to try and earn a living, then you've got people who haven't held a job in their life taking advantage of the situation. Nations was doing his job and now he's being punished for it. He pushed this kid in the chest, but only after the punk jumped in his face. ACSO was completely wrong in firing him

Posted by: Tiffany Location: Augusta on Sep 13, 2008 at 08:04 AM
First and for most i do want to say that some cops do use there power a little to much... I mean this is all over Baggy pants??? I mean if you really get to thinking about the situaction This is A Aiken County Cop that is sitting there lieing agianst a 18 year old? Whats wrong with this world? There goes to show what kind of deputys we have to Watch Over our community and know everything will be ok? I think that this man should NEVER have a job back as a cop.. He does NOT deserve it it. He simply lied to the world and His Community..

Posted by: Ed Location: Goose Creek on Sep 12, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Questions: First: Why did the deputy stop the man? For showing his underwear? Is that reasonable suspicion that a crime has been or is about to be committed or that the man may be wanted? Don't think so. Second: The deputy seems more concerned about visible boxer shorts than his personal safety. He stands too close, he doesn't control the subject. "Ya'll aint gonna walk around with you underwear hangin' out, I'm tired of it!" Wow. That's not worth putting your safety and career in jeopardy. "With your underwear hangin' out your mine!" The only person I hear being insulting and out of line is the deputy. He does the opposite of keeping the encounter cool and under control, in fact he baits the man with the black and white thing and challenges him to "look me in the eye." The man turns, lenas up to look him in the eye and then Bam! The mans hands were on the hood of the car when the deputy struck. Horrible performance. The deputy gets an "F" and the city pays a settlement.

Posted by: cynt Location: New Ellenton on Sep 12, 2008 at 12:32 AM
All yall that look at that video can't be seeing the same thing that i see that officer told him to look him in the eye and thats what he did.That didn't give him the right to hit him.There is no LAW that you have to pull your PANTS up.And first of all it's up to the parent to tell him that not the officer.They was walking down the road minding they business.

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 11, 2008 at 11:24 PM
This deputy falsified a document (which is a legal document) and used excessive force. He deserved to be fired! Plus this deputy is involved with other incidents. If any of you provide false information on your time sheets/cards at work, you would be shown the door also, I've seen it myself at my job. There are more pressing issues going on out there other than somebody wearing their pants too low!

Posted by: franklin Location: oak ridge tn on Sep 11, 2008 at 10:18 PM
im glad they got the police officer for that he has no right to say what people should wear... its seems they can do whatever they want its like we live in a police state.....

Posted by: Lisa Location: Aiken on Sep 11, 2008 at 04:32 PM
If you watch the video I would say the kid was a thug. He showed no respect to the officer. Our police officers deserve respect for putting their lives on the line for us daily. If he would have just pulled his pants up and went on about his business it would not have happened. But....there is no law that says having baggy pants is against the law so THIS OFFICER should not have even questioned this thug. He did not see him break the law. I can see where the thug was acting like a smart butt, but he did not lunge toward the officer. The officer told him to "look me in the eyes" and he did. I know it's tough for our police but they all need to pick what battles to fight. Baggy pants is not one. And then there is the incident for Saturday night....Officer Nations needs a different job field. He has let the crime and violence warp him.

Posted by: Get A Grip Location: Redneckville aka Aiken, SC on Sep 11, 2008 at 04:08 PM
Gas is 4.00 a gallon, and you people are worrying about somebody's underwear. I dont like it either but I dont think they should be arrested. I also dont wanna see old people with their pants jacked up to their stomachs. Lets arrest every person that has a hacking cough in a restaraunt too.

Posted by: Ronnie Location: Orangeburg S.C on Sep 11, 2008 at 03:22 PM
Kids in general are out of control. You here too often of kids these days commiting violent crimes including murder and drug dealing. This officer only reacted with force when the young man lunged toward him. Did he only know the kid was just trying to startle him, or was there a possibility he may have thought he was in danger? After reading the latest headlines I would have had no option but to assume the kid would attack. He stated he was not scared of cops, and that he had beaten a charge of assault on a police officer. This kid has no respect for the law and does not deserve to be compensated for his taunting the officer for the reaction he wanted. He set the trap and the officer fell for it. He said it "we gettin' paid ya'll". The mentallity of people today is sad, you see the video, you see him taunting the officer and then you see the officer react to his motion."What do you expect?" I would like to see what people in the neighborhood think of this kid and his arrest record.

Posted by: Wow! Location: CSRA on Sep 11, 2008 at 01:10 PM
ACSO says they dont know why Nation stopped this boy? Public Indecency perhaps???? The Sheriff puts deputies like Nation in areas like this because he wants the job done. Its not always pretty, and he knows that. Only when its publicized and he thinks it will make HIM look bad does he distance himself from the actions of his deputies (typical politician). And let me guess, this boy is a fine upstanding citizen that has good grades and is role model for younger kids? And then there's the typical response "hey ya'll we fenda get paid". And don't you love how the media, including channel 12, picks the most intelligent people in the boy's neighborhood to interview and put on TV.

Posted by: Edward Location: Washington on Sep 11, 2008 at 10:08 AM
As a black man in America today I have to say - this officer did something that we've needed for a long time. Just because you're African American doesn't mean you act "tha fool" around the police. We're not animals, let's try to conduct ourselves accordingly. If every officer had the guts to stand up to bad parenting like this guy we'd have a safer America.

Posted by: SLED Location: Aiken on Sep 11, 2008 at 07:33 AM
Clearly probable cause exists for an arrest warrant to be issued against Jeffrey Nation for violently assaulting Lawrence Ingraham in the head with a flashlight resulting in staples being used to close the wound. All it takes is an allegation for an arrest warrant for assault and battery to be issued in Aiken County according to Judge Sheridan Lynn who conducts most preliminary hearings. SLED do your job, unless you're in the sheriff's pocket, and make this arrest and let the jury be the finder of fact in this case.

Posted by: BIRD IN THE SKY Location: SC on Sep 11, 2008 at 12:31 AM
EVERYBODY HAS A COMMENT.DID ANYBODY READ WHERE THIS GUY HAS CAUSED PROBLEMS IN THE PAST WITH THE DEPARTMENT. THIS GUY WENT LOOKING FOR TROUBLE (NATION)SO HE GOT IT,THESE GUYS WASN'T BOTHERING ANYBODY, THEY WERE JUST WALKING.YOU MEAN TO TELL ME, YOU CAN'T WALK WITHOUT GETTING HARRASSED.JUST BECAUSE HE DIDN'T LIKE THE SWAGGER ON THESE GUYS IT GIVES HIM THE RIGHT TO HARRASS THEM, THIS IS CRAZY.I AGREE, I'M NOT WITH THE SAGGING,BUT I DON'T COMMENT ABOUT IT EITHER,I MIND MY OWN BUISNESS.I COULD UNDERSTAND IF THESE GUYS WERE ROBBING,BREAKING IN,SHOOTING,etc. PEOPLE ON HERE UPSET BECAUSE THEY POSTED HIS ADDRESS,WELL THEY SHOULD'VE.IF IT WAS ANYBODY ELSE THEY WOULD'VE DONE THE SAME THING (AS IN BEING ARRESTED)AS OF NOW, HE'S A CRIMINAL,FACE IT. PEOPLE YOU MUST UNDERSTAND,WHAT YOU DO TO SOMEBODY COMES BACK TO YOU TWICE AS HARD.WHAT WOULD YOU RATHER HIM GET FIRED OR KILLED FOR STUPID ACTS LIKE THIS,THESE KIDS ARE NOT TAKING THIS BS ANYMORE.AT LEAST HE GET TO GO HOME TO THE FAMILY.

Posted by: 1ConsciousSista Location: Georgia on Sep 10, 2008 at 11:41 PM
First off you have criminals wearing uniforms too! Just because he's a cop does not mean he stands by the justice system! By the way justice is "JUST US" And to Renae who made that silly comment Just keep on living, get your head out of the Matrix! Everything out here ain't what it seems to be. That young man did not commit any crime and he has not injured anyone! People just need to mind their own business and go solve some real crimes, he messed up when he put his nasty hands on that handsome young man! I hope he sue the hell out of that cop! That nasty robo-cop harassed and assaulted him first! So what do you expect for him to do? Just stand there & take it? To the people who know him personally need to keep their comments to themselves because you're only being biased & you are not being logical. You just mad because you don't have anyone else to look out for you when you get into some heat w/ the other cops! Robo cop put his life on the line when he assaulted that young man!

Posted by: Fed Up and Disgusted Location: Graniteville, SC on Sep 10, 2008 at 11:08 PM
Why can people walk around with there underwear hanging out and is't considered a fashion statement. It is actually sexual harasment. Most people (including the parents of the ones doing it) don't care to see the under wear of these wanna be thugs. The law to stop this was never voted on in aiken because it was supposed to be discrimination against blacks, but all races are doing it. The law should be passed to stop this. The other officer was not even backing up her partner and should be reprimanded for it. All businesses should have the sign Shirt, Shoes and Pants pulled up REQUIRED!!! And the news put "you're gonna get paid" instead of what was really said "we gonna get paid ya'll. We as citizens need to call for a vote against this so called fashion statement. Maby our County Council are to chicken to vote against this so maby we should vote them out. They don't mind voting for something that will cost you money but they won't for this being public indecency.

Posted by: Jasmine Location: North Augusta,SC on Sep 10, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Renea, you need to keep your mouth closed yeah you say that now but if that was really your kid you know you would be hooping and hollering so shut it up!

Posted by: Mariah Location: Augusta,Ga on Sep 10, 2008 at 10:32 PM
I'm glad he got fired,should be ashamed of his self, he could of killed that young man hitting in the throat like that.Crooked cop.

Posted by: SMOOT Location: NEW ELLENTON on Sep 10, 2008 at 09:53 PM
GOODY FOR HIS *** MAYBE THAT WILL TEACH THEM TO KEEP THIER HANDS TO THEMSELVES

Posted by: Shamed Hunt Location: Augusta on Sep 10, 2008 at 08:43 PM
Shame on the media, and shame on the Sheriff. Deputy Nations acted according to the treat identified by him at that time. Aiken County Sheriff keeps protecting his hide instead of defending and protecting his personnel that have to deal with difficult situations. Mr. Williams showed disrespect to the representation of the law and the appointed officers that are required to enforce such laws. SLED should look at the Sheriff jacket and they will see similar if not worst cases were justified force was used by Mr. Hunt. By the way, if we don't have a law against the "fashion" statement demonstrated by Mr. Williams we should.

Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: Aiken on Sep 10, 2008 at 06:35 PM
Shame on you, ACSO! This officer is an upstanding citizen of Aiken County. What right did you have to post his home address in the press release that you issued? This officer may have a family. You've overstepped your bounds this time and I truly hope that the ACSO sees mistake in their actions. This "thug" is just that. What right did he have to mouth off to this officer, an authority figure? What right did he have to jump up in his face? And, certainly how appalling the things that the "victim" had to say. Officers spend countless hours away from their families attempting to protect the rest of Aiken County's citizens from crime. We continue to hear about accusations from the sheriffs office and bogus firings. At what point are you going to take the opportunity to publicly commend officers for all of the hard work and time they put in and dedicate to the betterment of our community. APPALLED at the firing of yet another good Aiken officer. (News 12 - tell both sides!)

Posted by: SLED Boys Location: North Augusta on Sep 10, 2008 at 06:14 PM
Looks like the SLED boys can arrest someone pretty quickly when they want to. What about all the other former deputies who have been fired for misconduct in office and breaking the law?

Posted by: Marlow Location: Aiken on Sep 10, 2008 at 06:05 PM
This is clearly assault and battery high and aggravated (ABHAN). In addition, he provided false information to his superiors in the course of their investigation which is another charge. This cop was out of control.

Posted by: DISGUSTED Location: Aiken County on Sep 10, 2008 at 05:42 PM
News 12, I was disgusted when I saw that you actually posted this officers address. The men and women that serve and protect the citizens of Aiken county try to protect their family members, too. There are criminals, from previous cases, that thrive on this information and could put this family in harms way. Just because its public information that you have obtained, does not mean that you have to print it. Deputy Nations is a police officer that would be there to protect you and your family at your time of need. You should show the Nations family the gratitude and respect that Deputy Nations deserves. There aren't a lot of people that would put there life on the line and put up with being disrespected time and time again for less than $35,000.00 a year.

Posted by: nathan Location: aiken on Sep 10, 2008 at 05:35 PM
I personaly know Jeff Nation and he was a good cop who carred about the citizans of aiken county. It is an injustice to release him from his dutys as a keeper of the peace. i work in a high volume dinner where many people come after leaving the clubs and bars in downtown Aiken. I see first hand on friday and saturday nights what the police have to put up with. There are more rights for these criminals then there is for the men and woman that we intrust the duty to serve and protect. After reading what the sherif said about the incident i will lock every lock on my door before i can sleep tonight because i see that my safty comes second hand to a delinquet criminals.

Posted by: Watchful Location: North Augusta on Sep 10, 2008 at 05:09 PM
After seeing this video, I think the decission to fire this officer is appalling. Anybody that is disrespectful to men & women that are police officers deserves much more that a little shove. I do not care if the thug is white, black, yellow, pink or green. This is exactly what is wrong with the legal system. The crimminals are victims and the police along with law abiding citizens are the crimminals. This is why these thugs that do not have any respect for themselves or anybody else will not amount to any more that a grain of salt.

Posted by: Criminal Cop Location: New Ellenton on Sep 10, 2008 at 05:05 PM
Don't drop the soap homme. This guy looks like a crook. Misconduct in office and abuse of authority. This guy was out of control. Way to go Mike Hunt. Jesus is on your side. Blacks in Aiken County should not be treated in such an inhumane way, at least not after the Civil War.

Posted by: Renea Location: Augusta on Sep 10, 2008 at 04:27 PM
As a black female, i must say that I am ashamed of the media spin of this story, as well as, what we've gotten to as a society where we victimize this arrogant kid who not only showed blatent disrespect by jumping in the man's face, (WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE?)but also had the nerve to jovially mock our stupid judicial system ("We gettin' paid ya'll")that will probably end up rewarding him for taking advantage of the fact that we have confused our fight for civil rights with an attiude of "If police have anything to say to me, it's because I'm black." Personally, I'm not even 30 yet, but I am already fed up with the backwardness of the dismissal of these kids' disregard for other citizens and for authority. It's to their own detriment and to the detriment of everyone around them. I do not support the firing of this officer; the young man was not hurt at all! I would hope that if someone caught one of my kids acting that way in public, they would snatch them up too!

Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: Aiken on Sep 10, 2008 at 03:51 PM
What about the female officer less than three feet away on camera smiling and talking to someone off camera as the incident took place?? Has she received any disciplinary action?

Posted by: WHO Cares Location: Augusta on Sep 10, 2008 at 03:23 PM
Are you serious? FIRED? For what? That lil punk was all in the officers face yelling and in a very aggressive manner. So the officer was wrong for taking him down? he didnt take him down and continue to beat him. He took him down and placed handcuffs on him at the same time giving verbal commands. Did anyone pay any attention to all the people walking up creating more of a problem for the police? Wow....Protect and serve? What do you people expect?

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 10, 2008 at 03:14 PM
The fired officer should try Sardis, ga. for a job. They keep their lying officers and stand behind them..

Posted by: Allison Location: Aiken on Sep 10, 2008 at 03:13 PM
I can't believe all the news coverage on this incident that happened in New Ellenton. I guess it doesn't matter that this officer may have a family and all this publicity could be harmful to them especially putting his address in the article. I've never seen this type of story before where the officer is the bad guy. No one really knows what happened until the video came out today but the news and papers didn't hesitate to to report it like he was already guilty. That does not seem right. I wonder why the Sheriff is so concerned about this officer, maybe he knows more about what goes on behind the scenes and the Sheriff is trying to cover something up by spreading this story out there. It looks suspicious.

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