Former Md. police officer found guilty of excessive force during traffic stop

A former Maryland police officer has been found guilty by a federal jury in D.C. of violating the civil rights of a driver when he used excessive force during a traffic stop.

On Aug. 4, 2019, 40-year-old Philip Dupree, who was working for the Fairmount Heights Police Department, pulled over a speeding driver who had just crossed the Prince George’s County line into the District.

The driver, who was handcuffed, cursed at Dupree. According to federal prosecutors, Dupree sprayed pepper...