A Denver auto burglar is suing a former Gilpin County Sheriff's Office deputy, alleging that the deputy used a taser to assault and blind him in the Ameristar Casino parking garage. According to the lawsuit, the offender is awaiting surgery to have his left eye removed and replaced with a prosthetic because he has permanently lost sight in it.
Car thief files lawsuit after assault at Ameristar Casino
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A Denver man is suing a former Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office deputy, claiming the deputy assaulted him with a taser, causing permanent blindness in his left eye. According to the lawsuit, the incident occurred in the Ameristar Casino parking garage, where the plaintiff alleges excessive force led to injuries severe enough to require his left eye to be surgically removed and replaced with a prosthetic. This legal action highlights serious concerns regarding the use of force and accountability within law enforcement, particularly in handling suspects.