Band director Johnny Mims said the band continued playing as part of a planned performance after the game.
Johnny Mims, the Minor High School band director who police used a stun gun on after authorities said he did not comply with their orders, gave his side of the story to Scripps News'"Morning Rush" on Wednesday.
Birmingham police officer Truman Fitzgerald recounted the incident, saying police asked both bands to stop performing to help clear the stadium so people wouldn’t linger, according to The Associated Press. Video showed Mims continuing to direct his band despite police orders. Mims was transported to a hospital for evaluation before being booked in jail. He was charged with disorderly conduct, harassment and resisting arrest. Mims was released after posting bail. His attorney, Juandalynn Givan, called on authorities to drop the charges.Although body-worn camera from officers was released, Givan said there is other footage out there that gives better context into the incident.
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