Phoenix police, Cerebral Palsy
Charges dropped against deaf man with Cerebral Palsy seen on video being punched and shocked by Phoenix police
Charges were officially dismissed on Friday in the case involving the arrest of a deaf man with Cerebral Palsy. The case has sparked a lot of outrage among local and national organizations as well as community members.
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.
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 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.
Deaf man with cerebral palsy hit and tased by Phoenix Police officers; investigations underway
Investigations are underway following an aggressive arrest in Phoenix causing national outcry. Phoenix Police say a man bit and swung at them, while his attorney says the man, who is deaf, disabled and black,
Video of Phoenix police using a Taser and punching deaf man with cerebral palsy under scrutiny
Tyron McAlpin was arrested by officers Benjamin Harris and Kyle Sue on Aug. 19 and is charged with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of resisting arrest, all felonies.
Video shows Phoenix police officers punching, tasing deaf Black man with cerebral palsy
Tyron McAlpin is facing felony charges for assaulting the police officers and resisting arrest. His attorney wants to see the charges dropped.
Body camera footage shows Phoenix officers punch, shock deaf man with Taser
Body camera footage of the Aug. 19 arrest outside a Circle K was released on Monday and has since drawn condemnations from civil rights groups.
Body Cam Footage Reveals Phoenix Officers Punching, Tasering Deaf Black Man with Cerebral Palsy
A deaf Black man with cerebral palsy faces charges after an incident in which two White officers repeatedly punched and tased him in a Circle K parking lot in Phoenix.
Bodycam footage shows Phoenix police punch and tase deaf, disabled man
The video released by an attorney shows Tyron McAlpin, 34, being tased by police and punched as he is lying face-down on the ground.
Charges dropped against Tyron McAlpin, deaf Black man with cerebral palsy whose Phoenix arrest video prompted outrage
The announcement comes after police body camera video of Tyron McAlpin's violent arrest became public and sparked outcry.
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Outrage in Phoenix, Deaf Man with Cerebral Palsy Allegedly Assaulted by Police, Charges Dropped Amid NAACP's Calls for Accountability
Deaf man with cerebral palsy, Tyron McAlpin, was beaten and tased by Phoenix police; his charges were later dropped.
Maricopa County attorney drops charges against deaf Black man with cerebral palsy who was punched, shocked by police
Tyron McAlpin was facing felony charges for assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest after officers tased and punched ...
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Charges Dropped for Deaf Black Man with Cerebral Palsy After Violent Arrest
Arizona prosecutors have dropped charges against Tyron McAlpin, a Black deaf man with cerebral palsy, following his violent arrest by police. The incident sparked outrage when bodycam footage was ...