Grief counselors are providing support to students at Farmingdale High School in New York after a bus carrying students to band camp overturned, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, including the school's beloved band director. The victims were identified as a retired social studies teacher and the Marching Band and Wind Ensemble Director. Five students were critically injured in the accident, and the school district is offering assistance to students and staff during this difficult time.
Johnny Mims, a black band director, speaks out after a violent arrest at an Alabama football game. Mims explains that he was trying to coordinate his band's performance when an officer obstructed him, leading to a confrontation. Mims expresses disbelief at being arrested and tased multiple times for what he considers a minor issue. The police department released an edited version of the bodycam footage, which Mims' lawyer claims was an attempt to portray innocence. Mims and others present at the event criticize the police department's aggressive behavior and lack of communication.
High school band director Johnny Mims, who was tased and arrested by police in Birmingham, Alabama, after allegedly disregarding requests to stop his band's performance following a high school football game, speaks out about the incident in response to newly released bodycam video.
A high school band director in Birmingham, Alabama, was shocked with a stun gun and arrested by police officers after he refused to immediately stop the band from playing in the bleachers following a football game. The incident, captured on police body camera video, has been described as an "alarming abuse of power" by the band director's attorney. The Birmingham Police Department said the incident is under investigation, but claims that the band director resisted arrest and pushed an officer. The mayor has announced the formation of a civilian-led Public Safety Advisory Committee, unrelated to the incident.
The attorney for an Alabama band director, Johnny Mims, who was arrested after refusing to stop his band's performance at a high school football game, has criticized the police for tasing him, calling it unacceptable and traumatizing for the students who witnessed it. Mims, who is currently on administrative leave, is working to regain regular use of his arm after being tased multiple times. The incident occurred after Mims instructed his band to continue performing despite officers asking both bands to stop. The Birmingham Police Department released body camera footage of the encounter, and the district is reviewing the situation. Mims' attorney plans to pursue legal action against the police department.
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.
Body camera footage has been released showing the arrest of an Alabama high school band director who was shocked with a stun gun after allegedly refusing to comply with orders to stop playing and resisting arrest. The incident occurred at P.D. Jackson-Olin High School in Birmingham, following a game against Minor High School. The footage shows officers repeatedly asking the band director to stop the performance, but he instructs the band to continue. The director was eventually tased three times and arrested on charges of disorderly conduct, harassment, and resisting arrest. The incident is under investigation, and the band director's attorney is calling for the officers involved to be placed on administrative leave.
A high school band director in Alabama was tased and arrested after refusing to end a performance following a football game. The incident occurred when the band director, Johnny Mims, continued to conduct the band during the "fifth quarter," a marching band tradition. Birmingham police officers instructed both high school bands to stop playing, but Mims did not comply. Body camera footage shows an altercation between Mims and the officers, resulting in Mims being tased and taken into custody. Mims has retained legal representation and plans to take action against the Birmingham Police Department, citing an abuse of power and violation of civil rights.
An Alabama high school band director was tased and arrested by police after refusing to stop his band's performance following a football game. The police body camera video shows officers repeatedly asking the director to stop, but he refuses. The situation escalates, and the director is hit with a stun gun multiple times before being handcuffed. The police allege that the director swung at an officer, a claim he denies. The superintendent is gathering facts, and the director's attorney accuses the police of excessive force and wrongful arrest. The director has been charged with disorderly conduct, harassment, and resisting arrest.
A band director in Alabama was tased and arrested after refusing to stop his band's performance following a high school football game. Birmingham police officers asked both band directors to stop playing music so that attendees would leave the stadium, and while the home team band complied, the band director for Minor High School instructed his band to continue performing. A physical altercation ensued between the band director, school personnel, and police officers, resulting in the band director being tased and arrested. The incident has sparked controversy and plans for legal action against the police department.
A high school band director in Alabama was arrested after refusing to stop his band from performing after a football game. The director instructed his band to continue playing despite police officers asking them to stop. A scuffle ensued between the director and officers, resulting in the use of a stun gun. The director was treated at a hospital and later booked on charges of disorderly conduct, harassment, and resisting arrest. An internal investigation is underway regarding the use of force by the officer.
A high school band director in Alabama was arrested and shocked with a stun gun after refusing to end his band's performance at a football game. Birmingham police asked both bands to stop playing to clear the stadium, but the director disregarded the officers' instructions. He was charged with disorderly conduct, harassment, and resisting arrest after getting into a scuffle with police officers. The band director was treated at a hospital, booked into jail, and later released on bail. The incident is under investigation by the Birmingham Police Department's Internal Affairs Division.
Andre D Newsom, a beloved band director at Whitehaven High School, has passed away while on a band trip with his students in Atlanta. Newsom was a graduate of Tennessee State University, member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and an accomplished musician. The cause of death has not been released at this time. The Whitehaven High School community and Memphis-Shelby County Schools extend their condolences to his loved ones.
