Bodycam video shows Phoenix police punching and tasing a deaf man on the ground
All charges were dropped against a Black man after bodycam footage released earlier this week shows two Phoenix police officers shouting orders at him as he’s lying face-down on the ground – with one officer repeatedly punching him and another officer tasing him.
Rachel Mitchell drops charges against Black, deaf man beaten by Phoenix police
On Thursday, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell dropped the assault charges against the deaf man who was punched and Tased by Phoenix officers.
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Opinion: Phoenix police beat handicapped deaf man and shoot selves in the foot
Disturbing video of Phoenix police beating Tyron McAlpin comes just after the Justice Department said the department used excessive force too often.
Phoenix police allegedly beat, repeatedly tased deaf Black man who has cerebral palsy
The August incident is under investigation by the police department's internal affairs division and is being reviewed by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
Phoenix police officers punch, shock deaf Black man with cerebral palsy
A disabled Black man in Arizona faces multiple charges after a pair of Phoenix police officers punched him and shocked him with a stun gun. Tyron McAlpin, who is deaf and has cerebral palsy, faces charges of felony assault and resisting arrest.
Video of Phoenix police's violent arrest of deaf Black man with cerebral palsy sparks outrage
Phoenix, Arizona — Police body camera video showing the Aug. 19 arrest by Phoenix police of Tyron McAlpin, a Black man who is deaf and has cerebral palsy, is sparking outrage from civil rights and disability activists.
Phoenix police under investigation for punching and tasering deaf Black man with cerebral palsy during arrest
Phoenix police under investigation for punching and tasering deaf Black man with cerebral palsy during arrest - The two officers involved are still actively working with the police force
Video of Phoenix police pummeling a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy sparks outcry
Graphic video of two Phoenix police officers beating and shocking a deaf Black man who has cerebral palsy has drawn national scrutiny and shined a light on what advocates say is the unjust reality of deaf or disabled people who encounter police.
Video shows Arizona police punching, Tasering deaf Black man
Body-cam footage filmed Aug. 19 shows two Phoenix police officers repeatedly punching and Tasering Tyron McAlpin, a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy.
Phoenix Police's Violent Arrest of Deaf Black Man With Cerebral Palsy Criticized
Civil and disability rights advocates expressed outrage on Tuesday after body camera footage was released showing Phoenix, Arizona, police violently arresting a Black man who was deaf and has cerebral palsy.
2 Phoenix City Council members speak out on use of force against deaf man. What they said
Kevin Robinson and Carlos Galindo-Elvira released statements on Phoenix police's violent arrest of Tyron McAlpin, a Black man ...
Phoenix Police officer's patrol car struck by hit-and-run DUI driver, PD says
A Phoenix Police officer's patrol car was struck by a hit-and-run driver who was eventually caught on Wednesday afternoon, ...
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Criminal charges dropped for deaf Black man beaten by Phoenix cops
Tyron McAlpin had been charged with resisting arrest and assaulting officers. Body-cam footage showed police attacking him.
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Family of Phoenix victim in court for civil lawsuit against Phoenix Police
The family of original Disney Mouseketeer, Dennis Day was in court Thursday in a civil lawsuit against the Phoenix Police ...