Defendant Tased after Courtroom Outburst (Video)

WLKY, Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A courtroom defendant accused of threatening a prosecutor was restrained with a Taser Wednesday, Louisville television station WLKY reported.

Percy Phillips, 44, who was in handcuffs and leg irons at the time, jumped out of his chair and knocked over a table while threatening prosecutor John Balliet, sheriff’s officials said.

Jefferson County sheriff’s Deputy Bill Greer attempted to restrain Phillips and when he couldn’t another deputy used his Taser on Phillips, who immediately fell to the floor incapacitated.

Video Here:

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=1b4_1248412967

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