Rachel Mitchell drops charges against Black, deaf man beaten by Phoenix police
On Thursday, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell dropped the assault charges against the deaf man who was punched and Tased by Phoenix officers.
Say What Now? Charges Dropped Against Deaf Man After Bodycam Video Shows Phoenix Police Punching and Tasing Him on the Ground
Bodycam video captures the moment Tyron McAlpin, who is deaf and has cerebral palsy, was walking along the road while on his phone when a police vehicle pulled up alongside him and things immediately escalated to violence.
Charges dropped against deaf man with Cerebral Palsy seen on video being punched and shocked by Phoenix police
Maricopa County Attorney, Rachel Mitchell, announced Thursday all charges against Tyron McAlpin would be dropped. The 34-year-old faced charges that included Felony Assault and Resisting Arrest, after an interaction between two Phoenix police officers on August 19th.
Charges Dismissed Against Deaf Black Man Who Police Punched and Shocked With a Taser
All charges have been dismissed against a deaf Black man who was repeatedly punched and shocked with a Taser by Phoenix police officers
2 Arizona lawmakers want charges against deaf man dropped after violent arrest in Phoenix
Two Democratic state lawmakers are calling for charges against Tyron McAlpin to be dropped after he was violently arrested by Phoenix police.
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.
Officers Were Caught On Video Punching A Deaf Black Man. The Police Union Says They Were Attacked.
After reviewing video of Phoenix police officers beating Tyron McAlpin, the Maricopa County attorney dropped all charges against him — a decision the union called appalling.
Charges Against Deaf Black Man Punched by Phoenix Police Are Dropped
The man, Tyron Scott McAlpin, who also has cerebral palsy, was repeatedly punched and shocked with a Taser by the police during an arrest in August. The arrest is under investigation.
Charges dropped against Tyron McAlpin following release of arrest video
The announcement comes after police body camera video of Tyron McAlpin's violent arrest became public and sparked outcry.
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