DALLAS — A Dallas police officer who was charged for firing “less lethal” ammunition and wounding a protester who lost an eye during the 2020 protests over the murder of George Floyd has been demoted, the department confirms.
The Dallas Police Department confirmed Sr. Cpl. Ryan Mabry was demoted to “professional staff member.” Mabry, along with fellow Dallas SWAT officer Sr. Cpl. Melvin Williams and Garland police officer Joe Priviit, was indicted in 2022 for charges related to use of force in the 2020 protests.
Mabry pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge in November. As part of his plea agreement, Mabry was forced to give up his license with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, the state agency that certifies police officers, according to court records…