MSNBC Meet the Press June 4, 2024 08:17:00
Should that have been a difference when you use the taser? >> the legal standard for using the taser is active resistance. if a person is actively resisting arrest -- >> that would have met the legal standard? >> i agree a jury could disagree with this. i understand it's not a well established -- but i think there is an argument to be made that there was a reasonable action by the police officer. >> professor, got to make this clear. the police can't shoot somebody or use nondeadly force because they are running away from a crime. it has to be proportionate to the threat. in this case there wa...