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Javier Ambler, 40, died while being arrested by police in Texas in March 2019.
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A new law in Texas will prevent reality TV shows from partnering with state law enforcement, after a man died in 2019 while in police custody as cameras from the show Live PD filmed his arrest.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed the Javier Ambler Act into law on Wednesday, effective immediately.
The bill passed in the Texas House 110 to 34 on April 15 and passed in the Senate on May 13 with a 27 to 3 vote.
In this image made from a March 28, 2019, body-worn camera video provided by the Austin Police Department in Texas, Williamson County deputies hold down Javier Ambler as one of them uses a Taser on Amblerâs back during his arrest in Austin, Texas. (Austin Police Department via AP)
Texas Senate passes Javier Amblerâs Law; bill awaiting governorâs signature By Craig Huber Austin
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AUSTIN, Texas â The Texas Senate on Thursday passed House Bill 54, better known as Javier Amblerâs Law.
If signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, which remains to be seen, the bill would prevent state and local law enforcement from entering into contracts with reality shows.
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Two more people have filed lawsuits against the Williamson County Sheriff s Department claiming deputies used excessive force during a traffic stop and arrest.
One lawsuit filed Tuesday on behalf of Midland resident Ramsey Mitchell claims deputies assaulted Mitchell in June 2019 following a traffic stop for not having a front license plate.
A statement from Mitchell’s attorneys said he was punched, kicked and tased by deputies multiple times, and that he was put in a chokehold before being rendered unconscious. The incident was captured on camera for the now-canceled reality television show “Live PD.”
“Ramsey suffered a fractured eye socket requiring reconstructive surgery, fractured jaw, fractured nose, concussion, two broken teeth, two damaged vertebrae in his spine, torn elbow ligament, and a busted ear drum,” the statement said.
Man arrested by Williamson County deputies in June 2019 suing for excessive force, assault
Two of the five deputies involved in the arrest were the same two deputies involved in the death of Javier Ambler. Author: KVUE Staff Updated: 9:45 AM CDT May 4, 2021
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas A man whose June 2019 arrest was broadcast on Live PD is suing Williamson County, former Sheriff Robert Chody and the five deputies involved in the arrest for excessive force and assault. The lawsuit also asserts claims for negligence and civil conspiracy against A&E Network and Big Fish Entertainment, the powers behind Live PD.
The plaintiff, Ramsey Mitchell, was arrested in Williamson County on June 14, 2019. The lawsuit alleges that Mitchell was brutally assaulted by deputies after he was pulled over for allegedly missing a front license plate.