Outrage Over Phoenix Police Assaulting Deaf Black Man
Body camera footage has surfaced showing Phoenix police officers violently arresting a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy, prompting widespread condemnation and investigations into the incident. The graphic video depicts officers punching and using a stun gun on the disabled man, raising questions about the use of force by law enforcement. Local leaders, including the mayor and city council members, have criticized the actions of the police, calling for the charges against the man to be dropped. The incident has intensified scrutiny of the Phoenix Police Department, which has faced previous investigations for civil rights violations.
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