Deputy Won't Face Third Trial In Videotaped Jail Cell Incident

Prosecutors won't pursue another trial against former King County Sheriff's Deputy Paul Schene in connection with a jail cell incident caught on tape.

Schene's first two trials on a fourth-degree assault charge ended in hung juries.

Surveillance video showed Schene knocking down 15-year-old Malika Calhoun in a holding cell in November 2008.

In January, a jury was deadlocked 11-1 to convict, and last Thursday the jury was split 11-1 to acquit, the King County Prosecutor's Office said.

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The Prosecutor's Office said that "given that two juries were unable to reach a unanimous verdict, which requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt, prosecutors believe that a third trial is unwarranted."

The incident was caught on a SeaTac jail surveillance video and led to the fourth-degree assault charge. Schene also was fired last year for using excessive force.

The beating has also been condemned in courtroom appearances by Christopher Monfort, who is charged with the Halloween killing of Seattle officer Timothy Brenton.

Previous Stories: July 1, 2010: Second Mistrial Declared In Former Deputy Assault Case January 22, 2010: Ex-Deputy's Assault Case Ends In Mistrial January 21, 2010: Juror Conflict At Assault Trial Of Former Deputy January 19, 2010: Former King Co. Deputy Testifies At His Assault Trial January 14, 2010: Teen In Alleged Jail Cell Assault Has Reputation Of Lying, Friend Says January 14, 2010: Teen Tells Her Side Of Alleged Jail Cell Assault January 12, 2010: Trial Begins For Deputy Accused In Jail Cell Take-Down September 28, 2009: Deputy Fired Over Jail Cell Incident Caught On Camera March 3, 2009: Fed. Prosecutors Look Into Jail Beating Video March 2, 2009: Teen 'Shocked' By Deputy's Alleged Assault March 2, 2009: Surveillance Video Shows Deputy Attacking Girl