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>> obviously the scenario changed from a mental health observation to one of custodial. i mean, once they placed him under arrest then they started following procedures based on a typical arrest scenario. >> reporter: officers take lambert from outside the hospital to the police station. by the time they arrive he appears to be unconscious. an ambulance was called, but lambert could not be revived. his family has filed a $25 million lawsuit alleging, quote, the officers conduct constitutes murde...

We know now from the discovery that -- taser logs, that the tasers were discharged 20 or more times. and that is contrary to the policies of the south boston police department. its contrary to the recommendations of the justice department. its contrary to the warnings and recommendations of the manufacturer of the taser. the conduct is unconscionable. >> how surprised were you that there are no charges in this case? remember, this happened two years ago. >> heres the fascinating thing about thes...

Excessive force and negligence arguing in part that quote while the defendants were depriving him of necessary medical treatment, lambert suffered cardiac arrest and death in violation of his rights. south boston police department and three officers involved denied these claims. a statement from their attorney says in part quote, we are vigorously defending the case. our position is reaffirmed by the reports of two independent well-qualified experts in the field. taser logs show the officers pul...