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Video shows Alabama police officer using stun gun against handcuffed man

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REFORM, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama police officer is on leave after video circulated on social media showing her appearing to shock a handcuffed man with a stun gun. The officer is also seen telling him to shut up after he cries out in pain. The video shows a white female police officer in uniform placing a Black man in handcuffs and leaning him against a car before shocking him. The mayor of Reform and the city’s police chief released a statement Monday saying the officer has been placed on administrative leave. They also have requested a state investigation.

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