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Ninth Circuit: Stun Gun Use Excessive In 2 Cases
October 20, 2011
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The use of stun guns against two resistive subjects in Seattle and Maui was excessive, a federal appeals court ruled earlier this week. An 11-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued the rulings in the two cases on Monday.
In the first case, a Seattle Police officer stunned a pregnant woman in 2004 who was pulled over for driving 12 mph over the 20-mph limit and refused to sign the citation.
In the second case, a Maui Police officer stunned Jayzel Mattos, who fought with officers who attempted to defuse her drunk husband during a domestic disturbance. One of the officers dropped her to the floor with two jolts during the 2006 incident.
Source: Los Angeles Times
Tags: Seattle PD, Domestic Disputes, Less-Lethal Force, Maui PD, Federal Appellate Courts
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David @ 10/26/2011 8:39 AM
The 9th Circuit once again shows how stupid they really are. I can not wait until they are spanked and overturned as they always are by the U.S. Supreme Court. It appears the 9th Circuit will never learn.
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nosradna @ 5/7/2012 6:33 PM
Wow, the 9th and the LEFT COAST never cease to amaze me. Since when does the Taser cause permanant injury? I have a better idea 9th circuit. Tell bad guys to do as instructed and they will be spared ALL use of force! When will the 9th circuit realize that the Hug a Thug program does not work? If you fight with police or refuse to comply with our instructions then we have only 1 tool in our bag; pain compliance. We have a right to go home uninjured too.
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