Imagine being stuck in a hospital wheelchair with your hands cuffed tightly behind your back. That is exactly where Cornelius Allen found himself after a rough night on Interstate 20. He had just survived a car crash and was arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence. Instead of getting standard medical care, things took a shocking turn inside the walls of St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital.
Recently released body-worn camera footage shows the terrifying moments of that July 2025 encounter. The video gives a raw, firsthand look at what happened when local law enforcement handled the situation. Allen was completely restrained and unable to move freely. Yet, a weapon was drawn and deployed directly at him while he sat in that hospital room.
The man behind the trigger was former Greene County Deputy Robert Kline. The graphic video footage reveals Kline firing his Taser at the helpless, handcuffed driver. The sudden blast of electrical current ripped through Allen inside a place meant for healing. The incident immediately sparked serious outrage and an internal investigation within the department.
Following the disturbing event, the sheriff’s office took swift action against their own deputy. Kline was quickly terminated from his position and arrested for his actions during the hospital encounter. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation stepped in to review the dynamic use-of-force case. It looked like justice was moving fast for Allen after the painful ordeal.
However, the legal system took an unexpected turn for the victim. On March 25, 2026, prosecutors presented the evidence to a local grand jury. In a surprising twist, the grand jury declined to indict the former deputy. This decision meant Kline would not face immediate criminal charges for the tasing, leaving Allen without a trial date.
The case took another weird turn when Kline tried to share his side of the story. The former deputy reached out to local media earlier this month to set up an interview. He claimed he was found not guilty, even though he never actually went to trial. He wanted to talk about what he called a massive lack of proper training in the department.
That highly anticipated media interview was scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026. But just a day before the cameras rolled, Kline backed out completely. He sent a quick email stating his lawyer told him to keep his mouth shut. Now, the victim is left waiting to see if prosecutors will try to present the case to a completely new grand jury.
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