Video in Phoenix’s violent arrest of deaf man with cerebral palsy

Many police need extreme mental health treatment, NOW! Otherwise, they will end up bankrupting the towns with lawsuits. $3.5 million - WTF! For what happened to him and with the advent of ICE, many others, the lawsuit reward number should be so much higher.

I asked ChatGPT for an update on this case. 

Legal Developments: Charges & Lawsuits

• Criminal case: In a preliminary hearing on October 1, 2024, a Maricopa County judge found probable cause to proceed with criminal charges. However, those charges have since been dismissed ABC7 ChicagoYouTube.

• Discipline: In March 2025, Phoenix PD issued 24‑hour unpaid suspensions to the three officers involved, and two were mandated to attend de‑escalation training. No further employment penalties were reported The Guardian.

• Civil claim: McAlpin filed a $3.5 million notice of claim against the city and the officers in December 2024. That lawsuit is still pending as of the latest reports The GuardianABC7 Chicago.

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📌 Summary Timeline

Date	Event
Aug 19, 2024	McAlpin arrested, assaulted, tasered; bodycam video later released
Oct 1, 2024	Judge found probable cause to advance criminal charges
Dec 2024	McAlpin filed a $3.5 M civil rights notice of claim
Mar 26, 2025	Officers suspended (24‑hrs unpaid), some required de-escalation training
Unspecified	Criminal charges ultimately dismissed

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✅ Current Status

• Criminal charges are no longer active—dismissed after initial probable cause ruling.

• Internal discipline: minimal—short unpaid suspension and de-escalation training.

• Civil litigation: McAlpin’s $3.5 million claim is open and ongoing.

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🔄 Broader Context: Phoenix PD Under Federal Scrutiny

In June 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice released a comprehensive civil‑rights investigation concluding Phoenix PD engaged in a “pattern or practice” of discriminatory and excessive force, particularly against Black, Hispanic, Native American, disabled, and homeless individuals. The McAlpin case was cited as emblematic of systemic failure to protect vulnerable persons despite existing policies on paper The GuardianDepartment of Justicepbs.org.