Deputies filmed chasing 'horse thief ' Francis Pusok in the California desert . Pusok , 30 , falls off horse ; seconds later , two officers stun him with Tasers . They then kick him in crotch and head repeatedly , before others join them . Footage captured by Pusok helicopter on Thursday , sparked outrage online . Man 's lawyer said it was 'as bad , if not worse ' than Rodney King 's beating . Now , 10 deputies have been placed on paid administrative leave by sheriff . International and criminal investigations are ongoing ; deputies not named . Pusok 's girlfriend of 13 years said that she 'could n't believe ' graphic video .
Deputies filmed chasing 'horse thief ' Francis Pusok in the California desert . Pusok , 30 , falls off horse ; seconds later , two officers stun him with Tasers . They then kick him in crotch and head repeatedly , before others join them . Footage captured by NBC helicopter on Thursday , sparked outrage online . Man 's lawyer said it was 'as bad , if not worse ' than Rodney King 's beating . Now , 10 deputies have been placed on paid administrative leave by sheriff . International and criminal investigations are ongoing ; deputies not named . Pusok 's girlfriend of 13 years said that she 'could n't believe ' graphic video .