Niyondagara, who is Black, said he was shocked with a stun gun, pinned down, struck in the face and handcuffed before police realized their mistake.

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After some discussion about the name [of an alleged murderer], the police officer left the cruiser and soon returned to explain “that there was a misunderstanding,” Niyondagara said.

The cops then drove Niyondagara home.

  • BCsven
    5·
    9 months ago

    The article explains why. He grew up in one of those countries where the police or military would beat you, so you run for safety.