2 former Texas deputies acquitted in death of man who was tased following police chase
Two former Texas sheriff’s deputies were acquitted of all charges in the death of a Black man who was tased several times following a police chase that was captured on the reality television show "Live PD."
Two former Texas sheriff’s deputies were acquitted of all charges in the death of a Black man who was tased several times following a police chase that was captured on the reality television show "Live PD."
James Johnson and Zachary Camden, two former deputies with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, were found not guilty by a Travis County jury just after 8 p.m. Thursday, defense attorney Ken Ervin said.
They were cleared on charges of manslaughter, criminal negligent homicide, and assault in the March 2019 death of Javier Ambler.
Ambler, 40, died in police custody after he was tased four times. He had told the deputies he had heart issues and could not breathe.
Javier Ambler.FacebookThe verdict was handed down following a nine-day trial. After the decision was announced, Ambler’s father, Javier Ambler Sr., embraced Johnson and Camden and said "no hard feelings" before leaving, NBC affiliate KXAN of Austin reported.
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