FREDERICK, Md. (Map, News) - A Frederick County grand jury has ruled that a county sheriff's deputy was justified in using a Taser to subdue a man who later died.

The grand jury issued its ruling Friday. It concluded that Corporal Rudy Torres was following protocol when he used the electronic stun gun to shock 20-year-old Jarrel Gray in November.

Torres delivered two shocks with the Taser, 23 seconds apart, after Gray did not obey the deputy's commands to show his hands. Gray had been involved in a fight. He died hours after receiving the shocks.

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3:39 PM MST on Sat., May. 10, 2008 re: "Deputy gratified he won't face criminal charges in death"

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When a police officer or any officer of the law tells you to cease and desist, you either obey him or else. It is so very simple.

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6:41 PM MST on Fri., May. 9, 2008 re: "Grand jury says deputy was justified in fatal Taser incident"

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You're dam right he was

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5:16 PM MST on Thu., May. 8, 2008 re: "Man who dies after being Tasered had criminal record"

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Someone explain to me when this is going to stop, why cant an officer or more handle a 22yr old man who has no weapons on him isnt there job to protect and serve? Not kill when you feel the situation gets to rough, also stop blaming drugs and alcohol for these deaths i know this man personaly and that was not what killed him as far as im concerned the cop is a murderer and they are going to regret it when people start fighting back . How can you show no remorse for killing a young father,son,brother,etc.I think that the officers name wasnt released because they might be afraid this family is going to do something

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2:00 PM MST on Fri., Jan. 18, 2008 re: "Man dies Minnesota state troopers stun him with Taser"

Examiner Reader said:
Would someone please explain what "uncooperative" is? Would someone please explain what the "policy for use of the taser" is? Would someone please explain why police continent wide are apparently arbitrarily executing people for "non-compliance"? Would someone please explain why police want all these "non lethal tools" to assist in arresting people when they are killing them at the scene anyway? Would someone please explain why I should respect or trust an individual who may kill me and/or my loved ones for "non-compliance/un cooperative....the definition of which has not been made public by anyone?"

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10:18 PM MST on Sat., Dec. 15, 2007 re: "Death prompts NAACP to call for Taser ban in Frederick County"

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Its funny that they always try to use "excited delirium" as the cause of death in these cases. Excited delirium is a controversial term used to explain deaths of individuals in police custody, in which the person being arrested, detained, or restrained is highly agitated and may be under the influence of stimulants. The term has no formal medical recognition and is not recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, but has been listed as the cause of death by some government medical examiners. There may also be a controversial link between "excited delirium" deaths and the use of Tasers to subdue agitated people. Excited delirium is a controversial term used to explain deaths of individuals in police custody, in which the person being arrested, detained, or restrained is highly agitated and may be under the influence of stimulants. The term has no formal medical recognition. Some civil-rights groups argue that the term is being used to absolve police of guilt

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12:18 AM MST on Sun., Dec. 9, 2007 re: "Man dies after NM police use Taser on him"

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It's amazing how ignorant the community of Raton, NM really is. These crooked cops are deliberately killing and harassing people and the only reason why they continue to do it is because the community has allowed them to continue this kind of unethical behavior. Yes that's right nobody believes it until it happens to one of their own. What a shame that that's what it has to take for people to realize that we have a serious problem on our hands. My heart goes out to these families and I would hope that community members will take the proper precautions to protect one another from these dirty cops. Don't be fooled, DO NOT TRUST Raton PD with the life of your loved ones...you may never see them again. I think it's time we opened up our eyes - it's not "coffe shop talk"...it's reality.

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6:12 PM MST on Thu., Dec. 6, 2007 re: "Sheriff's office says Taser death subject was legally drunk"

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The problem with "excited delirium" is that it is neither a recognized medical or psychiatric condition. Virtually everyone who has died as a result of "excited delirium" has been in police custody at the time of death. And "excited delirium" never seems to be diagnosed, except post mortem. It all seems a little too convenient.

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7:19 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 27, 2007 re: "Man dies after NM police use Taser on him"

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Isn't it amazing how criminals always want to blame the police for there problems. Have you ever heard of an upstanding, law abiding citizen talk like this about the police? NO! These dirtbags are just sad because one of their cocaine sources has died. BOO HOO! Get a life criminals and stop blaming other people for your problems. If you want to fight the police bring it on...make sure you bring a gun or a knife to that fight so taxpayers don't have to pay for a trial for you either.

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2:35 PM MST on Tue., Nov. 20, 2007 re: "Man dies after NM police use Taser on him"

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I know from exerience that the Raton police are some of the most corrupt officers in the nation. They lie to try and win court battles. They have been known to alter public documents. Statuatory rape and alot more.The whole police force in Raton should be disbanded and those that could be should be prossecuted to the max. Then thrown in prison, and not a country club prison either. They should go to the same ones that they have sent some innocent people to in their ignorance of procedures and doctoring up some cases to turn in their favor.

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