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Former St. Paul officer set to be sentenced 18 months after he was found guilty of excessive force

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A former St. Paul police officer faces sentencing in federal court Friday morning 18 months after a jury convicted him of using excessive force during an arrest. Nearly five years ago officers apparently mistook Frank Baker for a suspect and turned a K9 on him. As the dog mauled Baker's leg, Officer Brett Palkowitch kicked Baker repeatedly. Baker, who is Black, also suffered seven broken ribs and collapsed lungs.

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