Remember the news about Taser suing medical examiner Kohler? Here are the related posts [LINK]
Now, here are some additional background details (warning, linked stories are disturbing):
"Using his autopsy photos, Sterbenz also pointed out 10 distinct marks on McCullaugh's back from what he said were Taser stun-gun barbs." [LINK]
"Initially, Summit County Medical Examiner Lisa J. Kohler ruled the death a homicide. ...But in a May 2 Summit County civil court ruling, visiting Judge Ted Schneiderman ordered Kohler to change the manner of death in McCullaugh's autopsy report from 'homicide' to 'undetermined.' Schneiderman's order followed a four-day trial in which Kohler's report was challenged by lawyers from Taser International Inc. and the city of Akron." [LINK]
Now, what was that about the taser being considered by the UN to be "an instrument of torture" ???
And Taser's legal involvement in the aftermath of this disgusting and vile incident could certainly be 'misconstrued' as indicating support for taser abuse. Have they made any statements against this sort of application of tasers?
At least it is becoming clear what goes on behind the closed doors of the jails and prisons in some locations. I wonder how many get away with similar incidents?
Update: see verdict [LINK]
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