Key takeaways:
- The death of 62-year-old Nathaniel Hollman was ruled a homicide after he was shocked by an Atlanta police officer with an electrical stun gun.
- The City of Atlanta has changed its policy to allow officers to write “refusal to sign” on a traffic ticket instead of arresting someone who won’t sign.
- The incident has sparked outrage in the Atlanta community and a conversation about police brutality and the use of excessive force.
An autopsy has revealed that the death of a 62-year-old church deacon in Atlanta, Georgia on August 10th was a homicide. The deacon, identified as Nathaniel Hollman, was shocked by an Atlanta police officer with an electrical stun gun after refusing to sign a traffic ticket. The medical examiner also found that heart disease contributed to his death.
In response to the incident, the City of Atlanta has changed its policy to allow officers to write “refusal to sign” on a traffic ticket instead of arresting someone who won’t sign. The policy requires officers to inform drivers that a signature is not an admission of guilt, but rather an acknowledgement of receipt of the ticket and court date.
The incident has sparked outrage in the Atlanta community, with many calling for justice for Hollman. The Atlanta Police Department has not yet released a statement on the incident, and it is unclear if the officer involved will face any disciplinary action.
Hollman’s family has released a statement expressing their grief and calling for an investigation into the incident. They have also set up a memorial fund in his honor to support the church he served.
The death of Nathaniel Hollman has sparked a conversation about police brutality and the use of excessive force in Atlanta. It remains to be seen what action the city will take in response to the incident.
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