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Anchorage, AK: (Sep-27-07) Kevin Patrick brought a lawsuit against the state of Alaska, alleging that Alaska State Trooper Eric Spitzer used excessive force while dealing with him. Back in 2004, a jury awarded Kevin Patrick $1 million after they found that Spitzer used excessive force while arresting Patrick in Emmonak. The state appealed the decision. Patrick's legal counsel claimed that his client was tortured and brutalized by a taser gun after he was handcuffed. He also said he has represented two other clients who said Spitzer used excessive force on them. In a settlement reached, the state agreed to finally end litigation pertaining to the lawsuit by paying Patrick over $500,000. Sources state that this is the third time the state has had to settle over Spitzer's actions.
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I was held on 50,000 cash bond for resisting with no prior record and I was refused medical help until I was nearly dead and they had to rush me to the hospital by ambulance. I have a lot of medical problems as a result of the tasers including spasms, slow thinking, post traumatic stress disorder, liver problems, trouble breathing and eating, problems with my stomach,pain all over, and I'm constantly going to the hospital and doctor for this.. I have all medical records.