ATLANTA
Police officers who encountered a naked man walking down a Georgia street repeatedly fired their stun guns at him and pinned him to the ground by kneeling and standing on him, ultimately and wrongfully causing his death, according to a federal lawsuit filed by the man’s parents.
Fernando Octavio Rodriguez, 24, was walking home after attending the Imagine Festival, an electronic music event held at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, when officers responding to a 911 report of an unclothed man approached him shortly after 10 p.m. on Sept. 20, 2019.
Over the next 10 minutes officers stunned him at least 15 times and “pinned Fernando to the ground by kneeling and standing on Fernando’s back, neck, head, arms, and legs, thereby depriving Fernando of oxygen,” the lawsuit says.
15 January, 2021
Isolation can be hard but it’s also when we have some of our best ideas. Here’s ten ways to spark your imagination.
1. Art At Home
The MAC, Belfast’s go-to arts venue has teamed up with six local artists to create an activity pack. Called ‘Art at Home’ they say it’s designed to enjoy at home, or in a place you call home for now – or even tucked up in bed. Free to download, it’s for everyone to enjoy.
2. Out To Lunch
The ‘Out to Lunch’ Arts Festival has kicked off, hoping for ‘a more hopeful 2021’. A digitally served menu of live music, comedy, literature, theatre and lectures. We all miss live venues and gigs, so grab the chance and tune in for lunch. What s more - it s all free!