"Vermont Mother's Call to Police Ends in Lawsuit Over Son's Restraint and Sedation"

A Vermont mother called the police to talk to her 14-year-old son about stealing e-cigarettes, but the situation escalated when officers forcibly removed the last e-cigarette from the teen's hand, handcuffed him, and injected him with ketamine. The teen, who is Black and has behavioral and intellectual disabilities, was then taken to the hospital. The incident has led to a lawsuit alleging excessive force and discrimination, highlighting the need for better police training in dealing with people with disabilities and mental health challenges.