This strange and outrageous story of deaf man having been beaten by the police over not hearing them, happened in Oklahoma, the United States of America and at this time only limited details have been provided since the case is currently under investigation.
1. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol pulled Pearl Pearson over late in the evening on January 3, 2014. Pearl pulled over as he should.
2. It is written in the man's driver’s license that he is DEAF. He also has a placard in his driver’s door that says, “Driver is deaf”.
3. Mr. Pearson pulled over and rolled down his window, expecting an officer to ask for this identification. An officer struck him in the face before Pearl had the chance to do anything. As you can see, he was struck multiple times.
4. As unbelievable as it may sound, an interpreter was never provided while Pearl was under the care of law enforcement. An interpreter was not also provided during the booking, hospital, or time at the jail, even through Pearl requested one.
5. The man left wondering “why” the the entire time. Neither he nor his family understand why he was beaten.
6. Interestingly, Pearl’s own son is a police officer, as was his son-in-law, who is now a deputy sheriff. He respects law enforcement and knows how to respond when pulled over. It is evident that there is no reason for someone like Pearl to be hurt like this by those who are meant to protect and serve.
1. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol pulled Pearl Pearson over late in the evening on January 3, 2014. Pearl pulled over as he should.
2. It is written in the man's driver’s license that he is DEAF. He also has a placard in his driver’s door that says, “Driver is deaf”.
3. Mr. Pearson pulled over and rolled down his window, expecting an officer to ask for this identification. An officer struck him in the face before Pearl had the chance to do anything. As you can see, he was struck multiple times.
4. As unbelievable as it may sound, an interpreter was never provided while Pearl was under the care of law enforcement. An interpreter was not also provided during the booking, hospital, or time at the jail, even through Pearl requested one.
5. The man left wondering “why” the the entire time. Neither he nor his family understand why he was beaten.
6. Interestingly, Pearl’s own son is a police officer, as was his son-in-law, who is now a deputy sheriff. He respects law enforcement and knows how to respond when pulled over. It is evident that there is no reason for someone like Pearl to be hurt like this by those who are meant to protect and serve.
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