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Lethal Force

NY cops misuse Tasers; would it be different here?

10.16.12 - 2:07 pm | Tim Redmond |
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In New York State, cops are routinely misusing Tasers, zapping suspects who are laready handcuffed, zapping people in the chest, zapping people who aren't menacing or carrying any weapon ... pretty much, it seems, zapping away at will.Read more »

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