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Prosecutors in Arizona have dropped charges against a deaf Black man who was beaten by police in Phoenix. The decision comes after bodycam footage revealed the police punching and tasing the man, who also has cerebral palsy, on the ground. Local leaders and the public had called on officials to drop the charges against the disabled man.
Arizona Prosecutors Dismiss Charges Against Deaf Black Man Following Phoenix Police Brutality
USA TODAY reported on Phoenix police beating a deaf Black man, whose charges have now been dropped by Arizona prosecutors.
Bodycam Footage of Phoenix Police Assault Leads to Charges Being Dropped Against Deaf Man
According to CNN, charges against a deaf man have been dropped following the release of bodycam footage showing Phoenix police punching and tasing him.
Local Leaders Call for Dismissal of Charges Against Disabled Man
ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix reports on local leaders demanding charges be dropped against a disabled man beaten by Phoenix police.
Rachel Mitchell Drops Charges Against Black, Deaf Man Assaulted by Phoenix Police
The Arizona Republic reveals that Rachel Mitchell has dropped charges against a Black, deaf man who was beaten by Phoenix police.
Video of Violent Arrest of Black Deaf Man by Phoenix Police Sparks Outrage
CBS News shares a video of Phoenix police’s violent arrest of a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy, leading to public outrage.
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