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May 3, 2021

Colorado Officers Resign After They Attack 73-Year-Old with Dementia, Laugh About Arrest
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Three Colorado police officers have resigned after video surfaced of
their arrest of a 73-year-old white woman last June, who was slammed to
the ground and handcuffed. Karen Garner, who suffers from dementia,
ended up with a dislocated shoulder, a fractured arm and a sprained
wrist. Another widely circulated video shows officers laughing while
watching footage of Garner's violent arrest. Garner has filed a federal
lawsuit, citing violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.


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