Florida Police Use Taser on Woman Suspected of Theft from Publix

Location: Jacksonville, FL
Date: February 4, 2020
Time: Unknown

Description:

A bodycam video released shows an incident from February 4, 2020, in Jacksonville, Florida, where a police officer used a taser on a woman accused of shoplifting from a Publix grocery store. The store's staff had contacted the police, suspecting that the woman had stolen items. When confronted by the officer, she claimed to have a receipt but refused to present it, alleging racial profiling by the store employees.

Despite her assertions, the officer, after multiple attempts to resolve the situation, informed her of his intent to arrest and use a taser, which he then did. Post-arrest, the officer discovered the receipt, confirming that the woman had indeed purchased the items legally. This led to the woman filing a lawsuit against Publix, seeking $50,000 in damages. However, the lawsuit was ultimately dismissed with prejudice by a Duval County Florida judge in December 2021.

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