11/19/09

BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ A Boise man who was shocked with a stun gun
by police has filed a federal lawsuit against the city and its
police department.

Gerald Amidon filed his civil suit in U.S. District Court last
week claiming police officers violated his civil rights when he was
shocked and threatened in a Feb. 14 arrest.

Amidon's attorney tells the Idaho Statesman the lawsuit was
filed after the city declined to settle the case.

Ombudsman Pierce Murphy investigated the case and determined a
police officer used a Taser on Amidon twice, and threatened to use
it on his anus and genitals Murphy also found a police supervisor
erased a taped interview with Amidon and failed to complete a
required report on the use of force.

Assistant City Attorney Scott Muir says the city will defend the
lawsuit.
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Information from: Idaho Statesman, http://www.idahostatesman.com

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