Cops handcuff, threaten with stun gun a Indiana firefighter. Reason- Waving While Black
More here: http://mobile.theroot.com/blogs/buzz/2013/08/16/indiana_man_handcuffed_for_waving_while_black.html
On Tuesday afternoon, while riding his bike on South Weinbach Avenue in Evansville, Ind., George Madison Jr., 38, waved to a couple of police officers nearby. From where Madison was, the officers looked familiar to him. After all, as a firefighter with the Evansville Fire Department, Madison is friends and has worked closely with many of Evansville's finest, including the Police Chief Billy Bolin.
But Madison didn't look familiar to the officers, and as the Evansville Courier & Press reports, Madison said his friendly wave was deemed a threat by the officers."The officer jumped out and says, 'What are you doing throwing your hands up at us?'" Madison said. "He is talking to me as he is coming toward me. I tried to explain, but I couldn't get a word in edgewise."
He said the officer's angry attitude made him feel angry and alone."It was like everything had disappeared, and I was there alone and I got scared," he said
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Before he knew it, Madison said, the officer had his stun device out."It was literally maybe inches from my face," he said. "I immediately threw my hands in the air."
In the meantime crime is being committed and offenders are getting away. Disgraceful.
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