Ron Parsons v. Marmarinos, et al.
Ron Parsons awoke at night and thought he saw a burglar outside his door. He slammed the door, got his gun, and called 911. Dispatcher told Ron to put away the gun and connected him with police outside. Ron came out and was told to kneel or lay on the ground. Ron refused. He was tased, kicked and punched. No charges filed except that after he made an open records request, warrant was issued and he was charged with obstructing an officer’s official duties, a misdemeanor. Went to trial and found not guilty.