(Cedar Rapids, IA) A former Iowa State Patrol trooper has been indicted by a federal grand jury for his actions during a 2017 traffic stop. Robert James Smith is charged with violating the civil rights of a motorcyclist by using unreasonable force. Smith could get up to 10 years in federal prison because the victim suffered injuries during the incident captured on dash-cam video. That video shows Smith pulling over Bryce Yakish for speeding at a gas station in West Liberty. The situation escalated with Smith hitting Yakish, knocking him to the ground, and putting his knee on the 20-year-old’s neck.
Former State Patrol Trooper Indicted By Federal Grand Jury
Nov 11, 2021 | 6:46 AM
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