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corporal is accused of pepper-spraying and

a Franklin County man who was handcuffed and seat belted in the back of a police car, according to the state

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Christian D. Fow, 43, of Shippensburg, was charged with simple assault, a second-degree misdemeanor that carries a punishment of up to two years in prison and a $5,000 fine, Attorney General Linda Kelly said.

The alleged assault against Christian Broadwater was captured by the in-car mobile video recorder, which activated after Broadwater was placed in the car during an incident at his home Sept. 29, 2010, authorities said.

Broadwater showed no sign of injuries in the beginning of the video but is heard several times complaining the handcuffs were causing discomfort, according to the criminal complaint. Several times during the 29-minute video, other state troopers can be seen and heard checking the security and comfort of the handcuffs.

Fow, a patrol supervisor, arrived at the scene after Broadwater had been restrained in the cruiser and can be seen behind the cruiser consulting with emergency medical personnel and other police officers, Kelly said.

One of the medical responders is heard commenting about Broadwater's movements in the car and Fow was then seen opening the rear door and pepper-spraying Broadwater in the face, according to the complaint.

Broadwater moved out of the camera's view, but there was an exchange of words between him and Fow and the sound of what appeared to be someone being struck, according to the AG's office. Broadwater was then seen on camera with what appeared to be blood on his face, according to the AG's office.

Broadwater was later transported to Chambersburg Hospital for treatment of facial injuries.