Minneapolis Police Department Sued for Using Taser on Man with Hands on Car

Posted by Ralph Bernardo on November 3, 2009

Emily Kaiser writes in the Minneapolis / St. Paul City Pages:

The Minneapolis Police Department is dealing with yet another lawsuit, this time for allegedly using a Taser on a man’s neck while he is seen with his hands on the car and not resisting the officer. The lawsuit comes in a string of others in recent months that have video evidence of alleged police misconduct.

In this lawsuit, Rolando Ruiz is seen just seconds before the incident with his hands on top of the squad car. He appears calm and not resisting arrest. As the police officer approaches, he puts the Taser against his neck and continues using it until he is incapacitated on the ground, screaming.

His attorney, Albert Goins is suing the City of Minneapolis on behalf of Ruiz, asking for $75,000 and discipline against the officer for violating his civil rights. Goins said he hopes to settle out of court, but is willing to take the steps to do so if the city doesn’t cooperate.

WCCO spoke to a Minneapolis police spokesperson who said Chief Tim Dolan hasn’t reviewed the tape and won’t comment on legal matters.

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Malatesting123

disgusting...please someone tell me what the real difference between this and torture is....because I can see none myself. This police state nonsense has to be stopped..If only the people saw cops for the fascists they are instead of idols to be worshipped and feared.

radiac

Every cop is a criminal...

eternalSuspect

"when you're facing a loaded gun... whats the difference?"

kisa

These devils are by blood haters of the black/brown men. Mr Ruiz is an Indigenous that should be respected in HIS country yet he is not. Dont celebrate their Thanksgiving day as our people as you see with Mr Ruiz, dont have nuthin to be Thankful for.