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Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Apr. 10, 2015 at 2:59 PM By The Associated Press Posted Apr. 10, 2015 at 2:59 PM » Social News SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A California sheriff placed 10 deputies on paid administrative leave Friday after news video recorded the violent arrest of a man fleeing authorities on horse. San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon said the video "disturbed and troubled him" and appeared to show an excessive use of force. McMahon announced the action after 30-year-old Francis Pusok was arrested by deputies in a violent encounter filmed by a KNBC-TV helicopter. Pusok fled by car and then on a stolen horse, traveling several miles while deputies chased him on foot, after deputies tried to serve a search warrant in an identity-theft investigation Thursday. The video shows the man dressed in bright red clothing falling from the horse as a deputy runs up and uses a stun gun on him. McMahon said the stun gun was believed to be ineffective because of the man's loose clothing. The man falls face down with his arms and legs outstretched and put his hands behind his back. The video shows two deputies appearing to come up and kick him in the head and crotch. Other deputies arrive moments later. Two deputies received injuries including abrasions, a twisted knee and a back injury from being struck by the horse. Pusok had abrasions and bruising. He was booked on suspicion of felony evading, theft of a horse, possession of stolen property and reckless driving. McMahon said there is an internal and criminal investigation, which looks at Pusok's and the deputies' actions. He said the department won't release the names of deputies, including a sergeant and a detective, until they're sure that multiple threats made aren't valid. "I'm asking for some patience while we complete a thorough and fair investigation," McMahon said. "I am disturbed and troubled by what I see in the video. It does not appear to be in line with our policies and procedures ... I assure you, if there is criminal doing on the part of any of our deputy sheriffs or any policy violations we will take action." The deputies were wearing audio recorders, but McMahon said he had not listened to them and the recordings will be part of the investigation. Attorneys for Pusok told KNBC-TV Friday as they left the jail that their client has a badly swollen eye, marks from the beating over his face and body, and is in pain. "He remembers being beat, and he remembers that he wasn't resisting, that he laid still, he complied immediately. He says that he didn't even move a muscle because he didn't want to be continuously beat, yet it still happened," said attorney Sharon Brunner. After the beating, a deputy whispered in his ear: "This isn't over,'" attorney Jim Terrell said. "And that's why he's scared to death for himself and his family right now," Terrell said. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Apr. 10, 2015 at 2:59 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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