To the Editor: With all the local and national attention on the use of excessive force by the police on African-Americans, why is there such little attention in media to the June 21 death of my friend, George Zapantis--after being hit with a taser several times by the police and suffering a heart attack?
Zapantis had some emotional problems and was reportedly bipolar, but was known to be non-violent, a gentle giant. I know him to be a generous and caring man. He took care of his disabled sister, who required round-the-clock care.
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