There is no public record of a settlement for Charis Faria, the Georgia woman beaten by a Camden County Sheriff’s deputy during a January 2022 traffic stop. As of early 2026, no court filings, news reports, or official disclosures confirm that Faria filed a civil lawsuit or received a financial payout from Camden County, the Sheriff’s Office, or former deputy Christine Newman. The criminal side of the case did resolve: Newman was fired, indicted, and pleaded guilty in 2025.
What the Public Record Shows on a Civil Claim
Searches for a “Charis Faria settlement” turn up no docket, no announcement, and no reported figure. A claim could have been resolved privately, or litigation could be proceeding under seal, but nothing available publicly establishes either. Where the record is silent, the honest answer is that it is silent.
That silence sits alongside a Sheriff’s Office that has paid out on other cases. Camden County paid $500,000 to settle a lawsuit over a jail beating and made other six-figure payouts on excessive-force claims.1The Current GA. Deputies Arrested, Jail in Disrepair: Camden Sheriff Election Brings Issues to Forefront In July 2023, the county’s insurer dropped coverage over the volume of claims, and the county’s per-claim deductible went from $25,000 to $250,000.2Sentinel Colorado. Georgia Deputy Who Shot Absolved Man Had Been Fired for Excessive Force; Critics Blame the Sheriff Faria’s assault is not among the resolutions on public record.
Where Faria’s Name Appears in Another Lawsuit
Faria’s beating is cited in a separate federal case: the February 2024 complaint filed by the family of Leonard Allan Cure, an exonerated man fatally shot by Camden County Deputy Buck Aldridge during an October 2023 traffic stop. Attorneys pointed to Newman’s assault on Faria as part of a broader pattern, alleging former Sheriff Jim Proctor failed to discipline or fire deputies with known histories of violence.3Ben Crump Law. Cure v. Aldridge, Complaint (Case No. 2:24-tc-05000)
Faria is not a plaintiff in that case, and Newman is not a defendant. The Cure suit names Aldridge and Proctor and seeks more than $16 million in damages.3Ben Crump Law. Cure v. Aldridge, Complaint (Case No. 2:24-tc-05000) Any recovery there would go to Cure’s family, not to Faria.
What Happened During the Traffic Stop
On January 16, 2022, Newman pulled Faria over in Kingsland for running a stop sign, then discovered her license was suspended. Faria refused to exit the vehicle, asking for a supervisor. When backup arrived, Newman pulled her to the pavement, a second deputy tased her twice, and after Faria was handcuffed and no longer resisting, Newman punched her in the face twice, grabbed her by the hair, and slammed her head into the front push bumper of the patrol car. Faria suffered abrasions to her face and injuries to her neck and back.4The Current GA. Camden Deputy Under GBI Investigation for Violent Traffic Stop
Body camera and dashcam footage captured the entire encounter. On the video, Newman is heard saying, “I don’t even know where that came from,” while a civilian ride-along dispatcher tells her, “I think you did everything great. You didn’t shoot her.”4The Current GA. Camden Deputy Under GBI Investigation for Violent Traffic Stop
The Criminal Outcome for Deputy Newman
The Sheriff’s Office initially handled the assault internally, giving Newman a written warning, unpaid time off, and retraining. An internal report acknowledged she had violated use-of-force policy.5Action News Jax. Video Georgia Deputy Hits Driver During Traffic Stop, Camden County NAACP Calls for Accountability That changed after the Camden County NAACP obtained the footage through a public records request, released it in August 2022, and pressed the district attorney to act. The DA referred the matter to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.6The Current GA. Grand Jury Indicts Fired Camden County Deputy for Violent Traffic Stop
On January 11, 2023, a grand jury indicted Newman on six counts: aggravated assault, simple battery, making a false statement (tied to a falsified use-of-force report), and three counts of violation of oath by a public officer. She turned herself in, posted a $10,000 bond, and was fired.7The Brunswick News. Camden Deputy Arrested for Alleged Traffic Stop Assault6The Current GA. Grand Jury Indicts Fired Camden County Deputy for Violent Traffic Stop
On May 30, 2025, Newman pleaded guilty to simple battery and violation of oath by a public officer. The aggravated assault and false statement charges were dropped under the plea agreement. She received five years of probation and is permanently barred from law enforcement in Georgia.8LEO Ratings. Christine Newman
If Faria pursues or has pursued a civil claim, it has not surfaced in the public record. Anyone tracking the case for a settlement figure will not find one there.