Arkansas Police Chief Resigns After Slapping Man in a Wheelchair

An Arkansas police chief resigns just 13 days into the role after a viral video shows an alleged assault of a man in a wheelchair.

An Arkansas police chief has resigned just 13 days after taking up his new role. It came following a viral video that sparked widespread backlash.

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Osceola Police Chief Robert Ephlin allegedly slapped a man in a wheelchair before placing him in a headlock, with footage of the incident quickly circulating on social media.

Ephlin submitted his resignation to Mayor Joe Harris Jr. on Wednesday, according to WREG…

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