Oklahoma Trooper Suspended After Video Shows Fight with EMT

Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials said trooper Daniel Martin, whose May 24 scuffle with paramedic Maurice White Jr. was caught on tape, will be suspended for five days without pay.

The suspension was effective immediately and runs through Tuesday, officials said during a press conference.

Martin also will be required to see a qualified medical expert for an "anger assessment,” which may or may not result in further training or education by the agency.

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