High school band director tased and arrested for defying police orders to stop musicians from playing at football game

A high school band director in Alabama was tased and arrested by police after he ignored their requests to stop his students' music performance at the end of a football game. The director, Johnny Mims, instructed his band to keep playing despite police instructions. The police allege that Mims refused to comply with their orders, pushed an officer, and was subsequently tased. Arrest warrants were issued for disorderly conduct, harassment, and resisting arrest. The school superintendent is gathering facts before commenting further.