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Charges dismissed against deaf man with cerebral palsy who was tased and punched by Phoenix police
All charges have been dismissed against a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy who was shocked with a Taser and repeatedly punched by Phoenix police officers.
Video of Phoenix police pummeling a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy sparks outcry
Oklahoma paid $175,000 to settle claims that its highway patrol used excessive force against Pearl Pearson, who sued after being injured during a 2014 traffic stop when he was unable to communicate or follow verbal directions. He was beaten "to a pulp," his lawyer Derek Burch said.
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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.
Charges dropped against deaf Black man punched, Tasered by Phoenix police
Tyron McAlpin had been charged with resisting arrest and aggravated assault on a police officer. Body-camera footage of the arrest sparked community backlash.
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.
Arizona prosecutors drop charges against deaf Black man beaten by Phoenix police
Prosecutors have dropped criminal charges against Tyron McAlpin, a 34-year-old deaf Black man beaten by police after supposedly resisting arrest.
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2 Phoenix Police officers involved in Tyron McAlpin attack placed on paid administrative leave
The two Phoenix Police officers who were seen on body cam hitting a deaf disabled man back in August have been placed on paid ...
Police investigating double shooting in west Phoenix
Police are still investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured Friday night around 7 p.m.
2 Phoenix Police officers hurt in fight with suspect before shooting and killing him, department says
Two Phoenix Police officers were injured while in a physical fight with a suspect who was eventually shot and killed on ...
Juvenile arrested by Phoenix police during school dance
When officers attempted to detain the juvenile, he allegedly resisted and a struggle ensued, Phoenix police said.
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Body camera footage shows Phoenix officers punch, shock deaf man with Taser
The Phoenix Police Department said the incident is the subject of an ongoing investigation and was assigned to the Professional Standards Bureau on Aug. 30. The newly released video comes four ...
Phoenix Police Department proposing new protest policy, seek public input. Here's what to know
The Phoenix police are asking the public for feedback as they develop a new policy on handling large gatherings and protests.
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Why did Phoenix police perp walk a teenage girl on the internet?
Earlier this month, police rushed to publicly shame a minor arrested for allegedly making a bogus school shooting threat.
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Open house at Jackson County Fire District 5 in Phoenix
Jackson County Fire District 5 hosted its annual open house on Saturday. The community was welcomed into the station to ...