3 Boot Camp Workers Investigated for Stun Gun Use 1/12/13
Associated Press
January 12, 2013
ABILENE, Texas - A West Texas police chief says three workers at a boot
camp that disciplines children with stun guns and handcuffs are being
investigated.
Abilene Police Chief Stan Standridge said Friday that no one has been
arrested. The Taylor County District Attorney's Office is reviewing the case.
Standridge says five victims have been identified. He says drill sergeants
reportedly used a stun gun on a 12-year-old boy who crawled too slowly during an
exercise. He says a 4-year old was reportedly shocked with the device because he
didn't obey his parent.
Paul Huntington, chief executive of Reality Invasion Boot Camp, has denied
abuse allegations. He says drill sergeants used a stun gun on a teenage girl
after she assaulted them.
Many parents say they support the camp's discipline methods.