The Journey Black Foundation Claims Video Shows Several SC Cops Punch a Handcuffed Black Man Multiple Times and Unleash a K-9 on His Groin Area.

The Journey Black Foundation is calling for an independent investigation into alleged excessive force during an arrest in Anderson County.

The foundation said it believes that Tavaris Suave Richardson was the victim of excessive force during his arrest.

The foundation said video footage reportedly shows Richardson handcuffed while being hit multiple times by several officers and subjected to a K-9 bite in the scrotal area while restrained on the ground.

The foundation said Richardson had visible bruises on his face which “raises concerns about the level of force used while he was handcuffed.”

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office told FOX Carolina that it is aware of the press conference.

The sheriff’s office said it has been in contact with the family of Richardson, walking them through how to make a formal complaint against deputies about their disapproval.

The family has yet to file a complaint, according to the sheriff’s office.

As of Saturday, Richardson is being held at the Anderson County Detention Center on a $31,000 bond for resisting arrest, distribution of meth and manufacturing/distribution of drugs.

He also has a hold for the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office since he also has charges with them, according to deputies.

The foundation held the press conference at the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday. [MORE]