Police Tase Deaf Man During Traffic Stop — Jailed 4 Months | Bodycam Breakdown
In this disturbing bodycam case, a routine traffic stop turned into a shocking confrontation after police officers used a taser on a deaf driver who was unable to hear their commands. Brady Mistic, a deaf man, was stopped by officers Nicholas Hanning and Ellie Summers in Idaho Springs, Colorado. During the stop, the officers directed extremely bright spotlights directly into his eyes, effectively blinding him and making it impossible for him to see clearly. Because of his disability, Mistic could not hear the officers shouting commands. Confused and disoriented, Mistic stepped out of his vehicle in an attempt to communicate with the officers. Instead of attempting de-escalation or recognizing the situation, the officers quickly escalated the encounter. Within moments, the officers deployed their taser on Mistic not once but twice. The situation quickly turned chaotic as officers attempted to force him to the ground and place him in handcuffs. During the struggle, one of the officers ac...
