Former IMPD officer pleads guilty to federal charge for excessive force.

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Sergeant Eric Huxley pleaded guilty to a federal charge of deprivation of rights under color of law for kicking a handcuffed man in the face during an arrest in September 2021. Huxley's attorney stated that his client was remorseful about his actions. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release after prison. Huxley is still facing state charges and a lawsuit. IMPD Chief Randal Taylor has recommended Huxley's termination to the department's Civilian Police Merit Board.