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Wedding fracas caught on tape

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By 6abc
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
GALVESTON, Texas - October 7, 2008 A witness shot video of the confrontation at a bar.

Witnesses say Galveston police needlessly Tasered, pepper-sprayed, and beat the father of the bride and guests, including Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe.

Backe and nine others were arrested. Police say the incident began when a guest was spotted with open alcohol by a pool.

Police say did not use excessive force.

An internal police investigation is underway.

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