Civil Liberties

Disabled Arizona Man Says Cops Tased Him After He Suffered a Seizure

Lawsuit says man is physically, mentally disabled, was suffering seizure when four cops used excessive force. Authorities not commenting

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 A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Nogales Police Department for allegedly shooting a stun gun at a disabled man.

40-year-old Diego Lerma claims police used excessive force after he suffered a seizure. The lawsuit says the man wasn't fully aware of his surroundings when officers used the stun gun.