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trizzo0309 t1_iy5hnl5 wrote

TLDR for those unaware (CT resident/reporter here): The guy was tossed in the back of a police van (legitimate reason) but was left completely unsecured in the back. The van then had to slam on the breaks to avoid hitting another vehicle (IIRC) and he was tossed and slammed into the wall.

He's now paralyzed, suing the state, police vans are now out of commission and a TON of reforms have hit local PDs as the state looks pretty damn bad right now.

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EvilerRay t1_iy62vk9 wrote

Don't forget the part when they arrived at the station, they didn't believe he was injured so dragged him out of the van.

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puffic t1_iy7aelf wrote

Is there any corroborating evidence, such as dash cam footage, that the van driver actually had to slam the breaks? Very worrying case.

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