Category Archives: Headline Fail

Headline Fail – “Lake TASER death investigation”

Another “TASER death” headline fail – “Lake TASER death investigation.” We’re used to seeing “TASER death” speculative headlines meaning someone died proximal to a TASER deployment but this headline is not accurate.  The story reports that, “Medical conditions and drugs killed Glenn … Continue reading

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Coca-Cola Death/TASER Death – Headline Failures

A tragic but interesting story was reported in the New Zealand media – , “Coca-Cola® Death.” We came across the story, “Cola Habit Behind Death of 30-year-old New Zealand Woman,” which immediately brought to mind the overwhelming number of, “TASER Death,” headlines … Continue reading

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Headline Fail – TASER death autopsy under review

Repeat offender.  “TASER death autopsy under review” – headline fail.    LakeNewsOnline.com is a repeat offender for headline fails.  We’ve contacted the editors for this site several times regarding multiple “TASER death” headline failures.  The story reports that the autopsy results have … Continue reading

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Headline Fail – TASER death

Out of control Headline Failures – “Student Roberto Curti named as South American TASERed to death. “  An incident involving law enforcment, a TASER electronic control device (ECD) deployment, & the death of a Brazilian student in Australia occurred.  While no one will argue … Continue reading

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Headline Fail – Man ID’d in Colton Police TASER Death

We’re barely into the new year & we have another headline fail – “Man ID’d in Colton Police TASER Death.”  We all agree this is a tragic outcome to an incident that occurred Sunday but the investigation is ongoing.  A cause … Continue reading

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Op Ed Fail – Time to Ban TASERs

We’re extremely disappointed with a recent op ed out of Raleigh, NC – Time to Ban TASERs.  We recognize that there’s some controversy that surrounds our technology. We realize that not everyone agrees with our more than 16,500 law enforcement … Continue reading

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Family Awaits Investigation Results in TASER Death – Headline Fail

We haven’t had a TASER death headline fail in quite a while but here’s another one, “Family awaits investigation results in TASER death.” We contacted LakeNewsOnline.com yesterday for a headline TASER correction but as you can see they haven’t responded. Even … Continue reading

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UK Police Kill 3 with TASER, Pepper Spray – Headline FAIL

“UK Police Kill 3 with TASER, Pepper Spray.”  This is an over-the-top misleading & inaccurate headline & story.  Not only does the headline say police kill people with TASER ECDs, the story goes on to say a man was, “TASERed … Continue reading

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Hundreds Remember Teen Killed in Tasing – Headline FAIL

We contacted Cincinnati’s Fox 19 for a correction but as you can see no results.  Hundreds Remember Teen Killed in Tasing remains a headline FAIL.  The story states an investigation is continuing but the headline infers that the TASER ECD was responsible for this … Continue reading

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Ohio Teen Killed By Stun Gun Was TASERed Before – Headline Fail

Here we go again, “Ohio teen killed by stun gun was TASERed before.” Before the facts are known, the media is already implying that the use of the TASER ECD killed this young man. While we agree this is a … Continue reading

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