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Ala. police release video from arrests involving stun gun, baton

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Tuscaloosa police release body camera footage Wednesday from a recent arrest near the University of Alabama involving officers who were recorded using a stun gun and baton.

The video shows the lead-up and aftermath to arrests of three students after police responded to a noise complaint at an apartment on Nov. 8. It does not show the confrontation that was captured on multiple cell phone videos. which showed officers using a Taser and batons while making the arrests.

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Police Chief Steven Anderson says authorities met with attorneys representing three people who were arrested Nov. 8 when police were called to investigate a noise complaint.

Residents of the building where the arrests took place said fans had been celebrating Alabama's football win over Louisiana State.

Video showed police pulling three people out of an apartment after an argument. Officers used a stun gun on at least one person and repeatedly hit another with a baton.

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Three officers involved in the arrests were put on paid administrative leave.

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