FBI to investigate Taser incident at Cedar Creek High School

[TexasTowelie]

BASTROP, TEXAS--The FBI has opened an investigation into a Bastrop deputy sheriff’s use of a Taser stun gun on a high school student last year that resulted in brain damage to the 17-year-old, officials confirmed Thursday to the American-Statesman and KVUE-TV.

FBI officials said their inquiry will look into whether Deputy Randy McMillan, who used his Taser, and Deputy Timothy Stalcup, who was at the scene, used excessive force on Noe Niño de Rivera or whether they misused their power during the Nov. 20 incident at Cedar Creek High School.

Niño de Rivera fell backward after he was shocked with the weapon, hitting his head on the hallway floor. He spent nearly two months in a medically induced coma.

FBI spokeswoman Michelle Lee told the news outlets that the bureau recently received a complaint about the deputy’s actions and a request that the incident receive a federal review.

“The FBI has reviewed the material, and we are opening an official investigation,” Lee said.

More at http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/crime-law/fbi-to-investigate-taser-incident-at-cedar-creek-h/ndW6y/?icmp=statesman_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_statesmanstubtomystatesmanpremium (subscription required).

Earlier thread:
Video, documents raise new questions in high school student Taser case
http://www.democraticunderground.com/107814786

[DetlefK]

1. 10 bucks say, the review will find that the cops aren't to blame.