NEW Virginia State Trooper Charles Hewitt pulled over Derrick Thompson, a black motorist, in April 2019, taunted him and wrestled him out of the car by his neck. Hewitt has now been fired, Thompson's lawyer said. Virginia authorities confirmed he had left the force, but would not discuss terms. Thompson's federal lawsuit against the state troopers has been settled for $20,000.   Virginia trooper is fired after telling black motorist: 'You're going to get your a** whooped!' during traffic stop

NEW Virginia State Trooper Charles Hewitt pulled over Derrick Thompson, a black motorist, in April 2019, taunted him and wrestled him out of the car by his neck. Hewitt has now been fired, Thompson's lawyer said. Virginia authorities confirmed he had left the force, but would not discuss terms. Thompson's federal lawsuit against the state troopers has been settled for $20,000.   Virginia trooper is fired after telling black motorist: 'You're going to get your a** whooped!' during traffic stop