The arrest of a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy in Phoenix by officers Harris and Sue, who punched and Tased him, has sparked national attention and calls for federal oversight of the police department. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell plans to personally review the case, which involves allegations of excessive force and lack of awareness of McAlpin’s disabilities. McAlpin was charged with aggravated assault and resisting arrest, but the theft charge was dismissed, as his attorney claims the officers’ injuries were a result of their own aggressive actions.
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