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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A former officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is accused of hitting a woman who was handcuffed.
The officer, Akinyemi A. Borisade, 26, was fired and faces a battery charge. He was on the force for about 13 months.
Action News Jax learned Borisade received a citation in December 2008 for petit theft in Duval County. He was 19 at the time.
The citation said Borisade tried leaving a store without paying for items. He was taken into custody without incident.
Borisade pleaded no contest to the citation.
Action News Jax is working to learn how he was hired. Watch Action News Jax beginning at 5 p.m. for the latest.
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