Jurors deliberate fate of ex-deputy charged for role in setting up raid that injured toddler
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Jurors have begun deliberating in the trial of a Georgia sheriff's deputy accused of providing false information to get a no-knock warrant for a raid that seriously injured a toddler.
Local media report the case of Nikki Autry went to the jury Friday.
Deputies serving the warrant in May 2014 tossed a flash bang device into the home where they thought a drug dealer was staying. The device landed in the playpen of 19-month-old Bounkham "Bou Bou" Phonesavanh, leaving him with severe injuries to his face and chest.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Prosecutors said Autry was overzealous and had no respect for the people she was investigating. The defense argued that Autry was well-respected and dedicated and was made into a scapegoat.
Autry is the only law enforcement officer charged in the case.