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A federal jury awarded in Atlanta Georgia, USA 100 $1 million for a beggar who fell and broke his neck after a police officer stunned him with a stun gun during a foot pursuit, news agencies reported..
The incident dates back to 2018, when policeman John Grabbs found a man named Jerry Blassingim begging, so he chased after him and electrocuted him in the back, causing him to become paralyzed.
Blassingim’s attorney said the officer hit the 69-year-old man in the back where he was about 10 feet away.
Attorney Finn Johnson said: "Since he is not under arrest, he can run or do whatever he wants. After being electrocuted, Jerry fell face forward, causing multiple facial fractures, a brain injury and a broken neck.".
The camera installed in the policeman’s uniform revealed the moment of the incident, and Jerry lost consciousness without moving after being electrocuted.
The jury found both the city of Atlanta and the officer guilty of violating Blassingham’s civil rights. And they decided to give him $ 60 million from the police AtlantaAnd $40 million from Constable Grabbs.
The American beggar now requires medical care throughout the day, due to the paralysis that struck him 4 years ago.
The attorney said Blassingim’s health care costs have so far been $14 million.
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A federal jury awarded in Atlanta Georgia, USA 100 $1 million for a beggar who fell and broke his neck after a police officer stunned him with a stun gun during a foot pursuit, news agencies reported..
The incident dates back to 2018, when policeman John Grabbs found a man named Jerry Blassingim begging, so he chased after him and electrocuted him in the back, causing him to become paralyzed.
Blassingim’s attorney said the officer hit the 69-year-old man in the back where he was about 10 feet away.
Lawyer Finn Johnson said: “Because he’s not under arrest, he can run or do whatever he wants. Jerry fell after being electrocuted, facing forward, causing multiple facial fractures, a brain injury and a broken neck.”
The camera installed in the policeman’s uniform revealed the moment of the incident, and Jerry lost consciousness without moving after being electrocuted.
The jury found both the city of Atlanta and the officer guilty of violating Blassingham’s civil rights. And they decided to give him $ 60 million from the police AtlantaAnd $40 million from Constable Grabbs.
The American beggar now requires medical care throughout the day, due to the paralysis that struck him 4 years ago.
The attorney said Blassingim’s health care costs have so far been $14 million.