Florida Deputy Charged for Setting Man on Fire with Stun Gun at Gas Station

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A Florida deputy has been charged with culpable negligence with personal injury after deploying a stun gun on a man covered in gasoline, causing him to become "a human fireball." The man suffered second- and third-degree burns to at least 75% of his body and will require lifelong care, accruing over $7 million in medical expenses. The incident occurred during a struggle after deputies pursued the man, who was accused of violating traffic laws on his dirt bike. The deputy faces up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000 if convicted.
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