A federal judge ruled today that the wrongful death case against Frederick County, its sheriff's office and one of its deputies for the use of a Taser is going to trial.
On Nov. 18, 2007, Jarrel Gray died, hours after being tasered twice by Cpl. Rudy Torres.
The family of the 20-year-old Frederick man is seeking $145 million in damages.
"The family is elated that they will have their day in court," said Ted Williams, one of the lawyers representing Gray's parents.
A pretrial conference is set for September, at which time U.S. District Court Judge William Quarles will set court dates.
Williams anticipates the trial to get under way in early 2010.
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