Madison Officer-Involved Shooting: Corey Ruiz Case — Use-of-Force Expert & Defense Attorney Review
Two days after Corey Ruiz was shot and killed by a Madison police officer, AJ (a criminal defense attorney) and Adrian Alan (a 20-year law enforcement veteran and use-of-force expert) sat down to do what mainstream media hasn't: watch the video slowly, read the record completely, and follow the analysis wherever it goes.
Full disclosure up front: Adrian is my friend. I've trained with him, I've done a ride-along with him, and we disagree about plenty — including, on past episodes, whether an officer should be charged with murder. That's the point of this show.
What we cover: what the video actually shows • why the tasers failed, and the physics of why distance matters • "why not shoot him in the leg" — answered honestly • the three shots, and how fast a human brain actually works • Ruiz's public court record: dozens of Dane County cases since 2007, what he was sentenced to, and what truth-in-sentencing actually means • mental health, competency, and NGI, explained by someone who argues them for a living • race and sentencing — the real disparities and the bad arguments on both sides • the body-camera history Madison doesn't talk about • and what could actually prevent the next one: crisis response, training, and intervention that happens before the last fifteen seconds.
All record information discussed comes from public court records (CCAP) and courthouse documents. Nothing in this episode is legal advice. Strong language throughout. Contains footage of the shooting. Viewer discretion advised.
