reading that/watching the embedded news report it sounds to me like the individual being charged is being made a scapegoat.
I would be less cynical if 2 or 3 of the others involved had also been charged with some sort of offence.
As for the sheriff's comments that he had not seen all the video previously well, maybe he should have reviewed it before commenting initially.
Nah. something smells and it ain't my socks