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Victim’s mother questions force used against son Neal’s mother said she expects to see that for herself when she is allowed to view videotapes of the incident. She said police had not let her see those tapes yet because they were considered evidence in the investigation.
She told the police chief that her son made mistakes too, and regretted the abuse of drugs and alcohol that led up to the confrontation. She asked the chief how they could work together to try to reduce drug abuse in the community. The chief said they could ask the government to fund more addiction-treatment programs. Several audience members also suggested getting churches more involved in drug-treatment programs. They also said that incidents like Neal’s fosters mistrust between police and minority residents. “I simply want you, as a community, to believe that we hold ourselves accountable,” the police chief said. After the meeting, Neal’s mother said Neal suffered broken bones, eye and facial injuries, lacerations from the Tasers and now is plagued by post-traumatic stress. He still faces criminal charges resulting from that night and extensive medical bills. She said she did not know anything about the $5,000 he decided to accept from the city to settle any claims he might have filed. She said he did not want to talk to reporters. “He just wants to get on with his life.” As for her, “I am satisfied with what has taken place. I asked for an investigation. There was an investigation. I never said my son was right. They did find there was something wrong (with what police did) and they did correct it. I am satisfied.” 
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