Ohio Police Officer Found Guilty of Dereliction of Duty in Teen Whipping Case
An Ohio police officer, Jamie Patterson, was found guilty of two counts of dereliction of duty for encouraging and allowing a handcuffed 15-year-old in her custody to be whipped with a belt by an adult in the teen's home. Patterson…
Kansas City, MO, August 3, 2026 —
An Ohio police officer has been found guilty of two counts of dereliction of duty following an incident where a handcuffed 15-year-old in her custody was whipped with a belt by an adult. Officer Jamie Patterson was involved in the case where the juvenile was subjected to corporal punishment within their own home.
During the trial, Patterson testified that she acted in what she believed was good faith, recommending the corporal punishment. She stated that she had engaged in similar practices numerous times previously. The 15-year-old victim had a documented history of behavioral issues and past abuse.
Following the incident, the teen was reportedly heard expressing suicidal thoughts. The prosecutor in the case commented on the guilty verdict, stating that it served justice. The prosecutor highlighted the teen’s distress as a significant factor, referencing the teen’s expressed desire to seek ‘death by cop’.
The specific details regarding the adult who administered the whipping, the exact date of the incident, and any subsequent legal actions taken against that individual were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Jennifer Edwards Baker, Brenda Ordonez, Gray News staff on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
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