Link: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2018/08/07/cincinnati-police-deploy-taser-11-year-old-shoplifter/929492002/ "Generally with anyone under the age of 12, we want law enforcement to discuss charges with us," Deters said. "That was not done in this case." Mayor John Cranley also weighed in, releasing a statement that reads: Tasing an 11-year old who posed no danger to the police is wrong. I'm sorry for the harm done to her and her family. This evening I called and asked Prosecutor Deters to drop charges against the girl. I'm happy to report that he did and I thank him for doing so.
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