Maryland Police Officer Tasers High School Student After Allegedly Being Ordered Twice Not to Do So

Another taser abuse allegation has surfaced in an incident outside of a Maryland gym. A small altercation broke out after a basketball game — a not uncommon occurrence. Parents and officers were separating the youths when Deputy Anthony Lenzi allegedly shot Brandon Bennett in the chest –against direct orders by a superior.

The father Julius Bennett has come forward with what he says is proof that Sgt. Mathew Kempel twice ordered Lenzi to holster his weapon, but Lenzi fired anyway. It is only the latest such taser abuse story, as shown here and here and here and here and here and here and here and here and here and here

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1 Response to “Maryland Police Officer Tasers High School Student After Allegedly Being Ordered Twice Not to Do So”


  1. 1 Rayme L 1, November 4, 2009 at 10:20 pm

    NOW the above mentioned deputy is a patrolman with the Denton MD, police department. Citizens BEWARE!


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