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Atlanta Mayor Orders Probe into Death of Black Man Who Died After Being Tased by Police

HeadlineAug 23, 2023

In Atlanta, the family of a man who died earlier this month after police tased him is demanding accountability and for the video of his encounter with police to be released. Johnny Hollman, a 62-year-old Black grandfather and church deacon, was hit by another driver as he was headed home. When the police showed up, they ended up handcuffing and tasing Hollman, who later died at the hospital. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has ordered a full investigation into his death.

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