A double amputee, with his prosthetic legs by his side, receives assistance as he lies on the ground after allegedly being pepper-sprayed by police during a Black Lives Matter rally in Columbus, Ohio. Photo: MEANMRBADGER/via REUTERSUS police brutality is under the spotlight again after officers from Columbus, Ohio, allegedly pepper-sprayed a double amputee at a protest against racism and police brutality. However, police have provided their version of the incident, saying the man was a protester who had earlier attacked officers. Fuqua said officers likely didn't know the man was a double amputee and that it wasn't relevant. "We're continuing to hold the line, even though he just assaulted an officer," Fuqua said.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 23, 2020 03:33 UTC