Attorney: Video shows police shock 16-year-old in the face with Taser 3 times
After a meeting with the Bronx District Attorney’s Office Wednesday, Jahmel Leach’s attorney says video clearly captured the moment he was Tased in the face by police.
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Jun 17, 2020, 8:47 PM
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Updated 1,543 days ago
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After a meeting with the Bronx District Attorney’s Office Wednesday, Jahmel Leach’s attorney says video clearly captured the moment he was shocked in the face with a Taser by police.
Attorney Sanford Rubenstein says the video shows the 16-year-old being shocked in the face by a Taser three times, and that he feels that police should be held accountable.
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The incident happened during a George Floyd protest on Fordham Road.
Police say Leach was shocked with the Taser after attempting to set a fire, but Rev. Kevin McCall argues that Leach was not involved in any criminal activity.
McCall also mentioned that Leach is fully cooperating with police during the investigation.