Jeremiah Manuyag Flores, 45, a former deputy with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for violating the civil rights of a pretrial detainee.Prosecutors revealed that Flores shoved a man with shackled legs and chained wrists, causing him to crash into a wall and fracture his spine.The victim bled for over two hours before being found by another deputy.Flores falsified records, claiming 'no force was used,' while surveillance footage showed him smiling after the incident.U.S.District Judge Linda Lopez condemned his actions as 'egregious,' noting the disturbing photo of Flores at the scene.Flores was convicted in December 2025 on charges of depriving rights under color of law and falsifying records.The sheriff’s department terminated his employment in June 2026, and he is now ineligible for law enforcement roles.The case highlights systemic issues of excessive force and accountability within police departments.