Sureshbhai Patel was slammed face-first into the ground during the attack, which landed him in the hospital. His injuries included partial paralysis.
Patel was making his way through the suburb on Feb. 6 to visit relatives, when police responded to a call about a person walking in a subdivision of the town.
Parker, 26, of Toney was fired following the assault which was caught on video. He is dealing with a state assault charge. Patel has filed a civil lawsuit.
Parker’s defense attorney Robert Tuten said Parker will plead not guilty.
"We are shocked, disappointed and overwhelmed by all the ways Eric Parker is coming under attack," Tuten said in an email to ABC3340. "However, we are looking forward to seeing the indictment and having our day in court."
Hank Sherrod, an attorney for Patel said the man’s family is pleased with prosecutors’ response to the incident and noted that Patel has made “tremendous progress” including taking a few steps with a walker. Patel is currently under rehabilitation in Huntsville.
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley and the Madison Police Chief have apologized for the incident.
