The family of Johnny Hollman, who was killed after being tased by Atlanta police last year, is seeking justice. The incident elicited a major backlash after the bodycam footage showing the altercation went viral on social media.
The incident occurred after Hollman refused to accept a ticket issued by officers after a minor car accident. Now, the family is suing the city, the officer involved, and the police chief.
The family of a church deacon who died after struggling with an Atlanta police officer following a minor car crash sued the city, the officer and the police chief on Thursday.
Officer Kiran Kimbrough used excessive force while trying to get 62-year-old Johnny Hollman to sign a citation finding him at fault for the crash, violating his constitutional rights, the lawsuit filed in U.S. district court alleges.
Body camera video of Hollman’s Aug. 10 arrest shows Kimbrough…
