5 Connecticut Officers Charged After Black Man Paralyzed in Police Van

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Randy Cox, 36, was arrested on June 19 on suspicion of illegally possessing a handgun. Video of his arrest shows him in a police transport van that had a long bench, but no seat belts. Video showed a handcuffed Cox slide down the bench head-first into the back wall of the van. Cox suffered a serious injury to his neck and spine, ultimately leaving him paralyzed from the chest down.

Published 2 months ago · New Haven, United States

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Times of India

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BBC News

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The Guardian

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The Independent

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USA Today

5 Connecticut officers charged after Black man left paralyzed in police vehicle

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5 officers charged after Black man paralyzed in police van

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