Stun gun debate spans rights safety and police use
Stun guns touted as compact weapons face mixed reactions across the country. Baltimore bans public sales amid New York torture allegations while San Antonio councilors review law after a sheriff’s deputy was convicted for shocking a handcuffed man. Reports of fatalities in Los Angeles tied to similar devices spark safety questions, though officials cite limited causality. Forsyth County and Norfolk pilots show uneven effectiveness, with several departments continuing trials or halting use.
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Mattox drawn into Lucas probe sparks criticism and praise
A Texas political clash centers on AG Jim Mattox and the Lucas murder confessions. Ed Walsh accuses Mattox and Vic Feazell of politicizing the Waco grand jury while Lucas recants. Victim’s father and mother press for accountability amid ongoing investigation and questions of jurisdiction.
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