Audra Harmon, 38, a mother of three, was zapped with a stun gun in front of her children during a New York traffic stop. She has filed notice that she'll sue the sheriff's department involved.The incident occurred in January, and while Harmon may not exactly been over cooperative, but did she deserve a tasering? Harmon says no, and claims Deputy Sean Andrews was improperly trained. She says a Taser isn't supposed to be used against people who pose no threat.
Well, yeah, that was my understanding. The Taser is supposed to be used instead of a lethal weapon. One would think that would be necessary only when an actual attack is imminent.
The police dashcam video shows Deputy Andrews yanking Audra Harmon out of her minivan by the arm. He then knocks her down with two Taser shots. While Harmon was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and speeding, the charges were eventually dismissed. Her lawyer says prosecutors dismissed the charges after watching the dashcam footage.
Harmon accuses Andrews of wrongful conduct in a motion filed Thursday with the Onondaga County clerk. She's seeking unspecified monetary damages.
Watch the video below, and decide for yourself.
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