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Deputy Charged with Taser Attack
A former Tate County Sheriff’s Deputy, Randy T. Doss, 62, is accused of using excessive force against a pre-trial detainee at the Tate County Jail. According to federal investigators, Doss deployed a Taser electronic control device into J.W.’s back on January 27, 2011, causing him bodily injury.
J.W. was in custody at the time of the alleged attack, which is said to have violated his right not to be deprived of liberty without due process of law. The indictment charges Doss with violating J.W.’s civil rights, and if convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison.
The case is being investigated by the Jackson Division of the Federal Bureau Investigation, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Coleman and Trial Attorney Dana Mulhauser from the Civil Rights Division handling the prosecution.
An indictment is merely an accusation, and Doss is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The indictment is a one-count charge, alleging that Doss unlawfully assaulted J.W. with a dangerous weapon.
The Tate County Sheriff’s Office has not commented on the allegations, but the incident has raised questions about the use of force by law enforcement in the county. The case is set to proceed in federal court, where Doss will face the charges against him.
The use of Tasers by law enforcement has been a topic of debate in recent years, with some arguing that they are a necessary tool for de-escalating situations, while others claim that they can cause unnecessary harm. The incident at the Tate County Jail is just one example of the ongoing controversy surrounding the use of force by law enforcement.
Randy T. Doss is a former law enforcement officer with a 30-year career, including 10 years as a deputy with the Tate County Sheriff’s Office. His indictment has sent shockwaves through the community, where many are calling for greater accountability from law enforcement.
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Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Violent Crime|Public Corruption|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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