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Civil Liberties

Federal Charges for Officer Who Punched, Tasered Man in Handcuffs

Rude under any circumstaces

Reason Staff | 2.12.2013 2:52 PM

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A local police officer is facing federal charges after allegedly punching and using a Taser on a man who was in handcuffs.

Springdale Borough Police Sgt. Mark Thom is charged with civil rights violations.

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