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Friday, July 30, 2021

Lawsuit Dismissed in Case of Arlington Man Who Caught Fire During Tazing

A federal lawsuit by the family of Gabriel Olivas -- a man who died from being set on fire by tasers when he was doused in gasoline -- has now been dismissed. 

It was a case that left an Arlington family torn and prompted many to question the use of stun guns by police in certain situations. 

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit finalized this week that the officers involved were shielded by qualified immunity.