High school band director shares horrifying experience of being tased by police

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High school band director shares horrifying experience of being tased by police
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Johnny Mims, a high school band director in Alabama, accuses Birmingham police of using excessive force after he was shocked with a stun gun three times during an incident at a football game. Mims claims he was complying with orders and feared for his life. Body camera footage shows officers attempting to clear the field while Mims asked to finish the band's last song. Mims' attorney plans to take legal action against the city and calls for officers involved to be placed on administrative leave. The incident has impacted Mims and his students, with counselors made available for support.

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