7 CHP officers and nurse charged in death of motorist in custody.
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Seven California Highway Patrol officers and a nurse have been charged with manslaughter and assault under color of authority in connection with the death of Edward Bronstein, who died in CHP custody in 2020. Bronstein was suspected of driving while intoxicated and died after officers tried to draw his blood. The officers were filmed wrestling with Bronstein as he screamed "I can't breathe!" and held him down with their body weight. The officers have not been arrested and are expected to self-surrender.
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