Deaf and disabled man Tyron McAlpin was violently arrested and his charges later dropped.

Deaf Black man Tyron McAlpin with cerebral palsy was violently arrested by Phoenix police officers in August after being falsely accused of causing problems at a Circle K convenience store. McAlpin claims he tried to communicate that he was deaf before being punched and tasered. His charges were dropped on October 17, and the officers involved were placed on leave pending an investigation.

November 19, 2024
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