trooper conducted himself beyond reproach," said Ellis County District Attorney Patrick Wilson. "Yet, he still was subject do a very malicious public persecution despite that."

Not only was the trooper falsely accused identified by name in social media posts, but another unrelated Waco trooper with the same last name was targeted by people believing Cole's claims. His attorney says he's endured "substantial harassment and threats" and even had to make a "request for protection."

Cole's attorney apologized early Wednesday morning.

"It is deeply troubling when innocent parties are falsely accused and I am truly sorry for any trouble these claims may have caused," Merritt wrote on Facebook.

Merritt said he does not believe the video from DPS was edited or tampered with in any way. He watched it in full and doesMattocks named finalist for 2012 MLS Rookie of the Year award

VANCOUVER, BC – Major League Soccer announced today that Vancouver Whitecaps FC striker Darren Mattocks is one of three finalists for the 2012 MLS Rookie of the Year award. The finalists were determined by votes from MLS players, technical staffs and front offices, as well as media members.

The University of Akron product, who was selected with the second overall pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft, helped Whitecaps FC become the first Canadian club to reach the MLS Cup Playoffs.

The 22-year-old Jamaican international led the second year MLS club, as well as all MLS rookies, with seven goals – including two game-winners – and registered one assist in 21 regular season appearances. Mattocks also scored in both the 2012