FHP fires trooper who tased teen on girlfriend’s porch

Reporter: Marcello Cuadra Writer: Derrick Shaw
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Florida Highway Patrol says it has dismissed the trooper that tased a 16-year-old boy while waiting outside his girlfriend’s house last year.

FHP said the department dismissed George Smyrnios after concluding their investigation into the incident. They say Smyrnios is appealing his dismissal.

In June 2021, 16-year-old Jack Rodeman was tased by Smyrnios while waiting for his girlfriend outside of her home, where he had permission to be. Rodeman hit his head on a firepit as he fell after he was tased.

FHP released a surveillance video of the incident that you can watch below. Warning: This video contains strong language.

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