.Johnny Mims denied swinging at an officer during the arrest. He is charged with disorderly conduct, harassment and resisting arrest.
“In front of the kids?” a woman can be heard shouting in the video as the stun gun is used.
A BPD sergeant was among the officers who attempted to get the band director to stop his band from performing.Officers attempted to take Mims into custody for disorderly conduct when a physical altercation ensued between the band director, Birmingham City Schools System security personnel, and Birmingham officers.
After being discharged from the hospital, officers transported Mims to the Birmingham City Jail where he was booked in and subsequently bonded out. Givan said Mims is a respected member of the community and was doing his job and directing the band during their “5th Quarter” performance. Givan said such matters should be addressed by school district administrators or other leaders with expertise to de-escalate those types of situations.
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