By Free Republic | Created at 2024-10-02 20:19:22 | Updated at 2024-10-04 11:28:40
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Moment elderly man is 'knocked unconscious and autistic son is tasered by cops' during traffic stop - but police say it's not all as it seems
Daily Mail UK ^ | October 2, 2024 | Bethan Sexton
Posted on 10/02/2024 12:43:54 PM PDT by Morgana
An elderly man's family have said he was knocked unconscious and his autistic son was tasered three times by Florida police during a traffic stop - but cops have refuted their version of events.
Peruvian-born Orlando Diaz, 72, was pulled over for an expired license while driving in Bradenton on September 10.
His son Francisco Diaz, 30, was asked to help translate, but quickly became upset at how 'aggressive' the officer was, according to his mom Pamela Diaz Burgos, who was in the back seat.
She said Francisco attempted to 'intervene', which prompted the cop to 'slam' his father to the ground knocking him unconscious.
Dramatic footage shows the elderly man lying limp on the ground while Francisco is held down and repeatedly tasered.
However, Holmes Beach Police say Diaz has not held a valid driver's license for the last 19 years and 'faked' a medical emergency.
They also claim that Francisco punched and kicked officers during the altercation, which was not caught on film.
The video, filmed by an eyewitness, shows two cops on top of Francisco as they apply the taser.
Police Chief William Tokajer said the device was set to 'drive stun' mode in an attempt to get him to comply.
According to taser manufacturer Axion, drive stun mode 'is not designed to cause incapacitation and primarily becomes a pain compliance option'.
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Show us the police cam and let us decide,
1 posted on 10/02/2024 12:43:54 PM PDT by Morgana
To: Morgana
Unfortunately, without Video Evidenc from the second the encounter began, I wouldn’t believe a single word the police say. Being a lying gang banger with a badge is far to prevelant.
2 posted on 10/02/2024 12:48:07 PM PDT by eyeamok
To: Morgana
They also claim that Francisco punched and kicked officers during the altercation, which was not caught on film.
OK. So how does that justify going Medieval on the old man?
3 posted on 10/02/2024 12:54:05 PM PDT by Opinionated Blowhard (When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.)
To: eyeamok
This one I’m going to side with the police on.
Starting with the fact this guy they pulled over has been in the country 19 years we know of and has not learned English? That tells me a lot.
4 posted on 10/02/2024 12:55:29 PM PDT by Morgana ( “Abortion is the ultimate exploitation of women.” — Alice Paul )
To: Morgana
Wait. 72 is now “elderly”?
To: Opinionated Blowhard
He’s from Peru.
If he had “punched and kicked” an officer of the law in his country he’d be fucking dead now. So why does he do it in our country?
6 posted on 10/02/2024 12:58:38 PM PDT by Morgana ( “Abortion is the ultimate exploitation of women.” — Alice Paul )
To: Morgana
The autistic kid had better not show any signs of improvement, otherwise Anthony Fauci will be mandating shock therapy for all kids to combat autism. You know.....to flatten the curve.
7 posted on 10/02/2024 1:00:15 PM PDT by blackdog ((Z28.310) Be careful what you say. Your refrigerator may be listening & reporting you.)
To: Morgana
“This one I’m going to side with the police on.
Starting with the fact this guy they pulled over has been in the country 19 years we know of and has not learned English? That tells me a lot”
That.
And agreed.
8 posted on 10/02/2024 1:05:06 PM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
To: Morgana
9 posted on 10/02/2024 1:05:46 PM PDT by BigFreakinToad (just remember the Harris algorithm runs at 3 am.)
To: Morgana
Non-English speakers and psychopaths. Peru isn’t sending their best.
10 posted on 10/02/2024 1:17:35 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
To: Morgana
Yeah, my first thought was that Pablo and Paco should skedaddle back to their own country. They aren't welcome here.
11 posted on 10/02/2024 1:17:49 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie (O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and His mercy endureth forever. -- Psalm 106)
To: Morgana
One simple question, Is he here legally?
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