His attorney is calling on the city and police to place all of the officers involved on administrative leave pending further investigation.
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan and the Alabama Education Association’s Legal Department are representing Mims.
Stokes said this incident will further damage public’s perception of law enforcement. “The impression that those students received from this situation will be there with them for life.” “This incident is an alarming abuse of power and a clear violation of our client’s civil rights,’’ Givan said on Monday. “It is unacceptable for law enforcement to engage in home rule in the field of play or with regard to band activities unless there is a significant threat to the safety of the general public.”
“I didn’t deserve to be tased, regardless of how people say it or how people feel about it. I never deserved that. I’m a good citizen,”“To hear those kids cry … [that] is the most heartbreaking thing that anybody can ever experience,” Mims said. Police repeatedly told Mims to put his hands behind his back but were unable to secure the second handcuff. The video shows officers using a Taser on Mims three times.
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