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Taser Abuse at Jail Ends in Death | Huntsville News
Two former jail officers face murder and assault charges after allegedly using a Taser on a severely ill inmate, Arthur Morse, who later died from diabetic ketoacidosis. Prosecutors say they punished Morse for basic bodily functions, forcing him to mop floors and sit in restraints despite clear medical emergencies. Both defendants were granted $75,000 bail with strict conditions banning them from any job involving care of others — a move the prosecution insists is necessary to protect public safety. The defense argues restrictions unfairly limit Evans’ EMT license, while Valdez-Carbajal’s…
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