A Cleburne teenager was hit with a Taser by police while he was having a medical emergency, and the incident was caught on tape.
It now means police in the city of Cleburne will be required to watch another video – a diabetes training video.
When Ricky Jones collided with a car in Cleburne April 9th, he was
disoriented and confused. A Cleburne police officer questioned him. His
audio was recorded. He asked Jones, “Do you understand that I’m talking
to you? Answer my question. What’s the matter with you?”
The 19-year-old driver was in a hypoglycemic state. He’s diabetic. His blood sugar was dangerously low.
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