The Latest: Police union blasts charges against ex-officers

 


OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Latest on the death of a mentally ill man who was shocked with a stun gun a dozen times in Nebraska (all times local):

3:50 p.m.

An Omaha police union has blasted prosecutors' decision to criminally charge two fired police officers following the death of a mentally ill Oklahoma man last month who was shocked by a stun gun a dozen times and punched repeatedly in the face while on the ground.

In a two-page written statement, the Omaha Police Officers' Association accused the Douglas County Attorney's Office of bowing to pressure in charging former officers Scotty Payne and...



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