Unconstitutional Tasing

by digby

For thee but not for me:

A former sheriff's deputy has filed suit against his department, claiming the department violated his constitutional rights.

Former Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputy Ray Robert says a medical condition prevented him from being exposed to the electric current of a stun gun. Being shocked by the gun is common, mandatory training for officers to carry one in many departments. The 50,000 volts of current exchanged lets officers know first-hand exactly what kind of pain they're inflicting.

"I can't be tased, I can't take that chance," Robert said.

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