California man paralyzed after police use 'pain compliance'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} A 65-year-old Northern California man was paralyzed after being slammed to the ground during a traffic stop where police officers used “pain compliance” techniques and expressed disbelief when he repeatedly cried out “I can’t feel my legs,” according to a lawsuit announced Wednesday. “Don’t tell me again you can’t move,” a medical worker tells Gross later as he is prepared for a full body scan. “You can start going with the program,” the officer tells Gross as he protests that “I didn't do nothing” and “that hurts.” “It's called pain compliance," another officer says, to which Gross — now seated with his head forced forward — replies that he is not resisting. Later, inside the hospital, Jackson tells Gross: “I only slammed you on the ground one time, sir, and it was very controlled.” Williams said officers seem to have acted improperly by ignoring Gross’ repeated complaints about not feeling his limbs.