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law-enforcement3 years ago•1 min saved

California to pay $24M settlement for in-custody death of Edward Bronstein.

The family of Edward Bronstein, who died in police custody in 2020, has reached a $24 million settlement in a lawsuit against the state of California, the California Highway Patrol, and other parties. Bronstein was heard saying "I can't breathe" at least 12 times while being forcibly held on the ground by several officers. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s office later determined Bronstein died from “acute methamphetamine intoxication during restraint by law enforcement.” Seven of the 10 officers and the nurse involved were criminally charged in Bronstein’s death in March of this year.

via CNN|

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justice3 years ago•3 min saved

California Settles for $31.5 Million in Police Custody Deaths

California has agreed to pay $24 million to the family of Edward Bronstein, who died in police custody in March 2020 after repeatedly yelling, “I can’t breathe,” while an officer knelt on his back. The settlement is among the largest of its kind, and Vital Medical Services will also be required to pay a portion of the $24 million. Involuntary manslaughter charges have been filed against seven highway patrol officers and one nurse linked to the case, who have pleaded not guilty. The incident prompted the highway patrol to change its policies to prevent officers “from using techniques or transport methods that involve a substantial risk of positional asphyxia.”

via The New York Times|

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civil-rights3 years ago•3 min saved

California to pay $24M settlement for man's death in police custody

California will pay a $24 million civil rights settlement to the family of Edward Bronstein, a man who died in police custody after being restrained by multiple officers while trying to take a blood sample. Seven California Highway Patrol officers and a nurse were charged with involuntary manslaughter earlier this year. Bronstein's death echoes that of Eric Garner, a New Yorker put in a chokehold by police in 2014 and whose dying words "I can't breathe" became a chant in protests against racial injustice.

via NBC News|

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civil-rights3 years ago•3 min saved

California Settles for Millions in Deaths of Men in Police Custody

California will pay a $24 million civil rights settlement to the family of Edward Bronstein, who died in police custody after multiple officers restrained him while trying to take a blood sample. Seven California Highway Patrol officers and a nurse were charged with involuntary manslaughter earlier this year. Bronstein's death was caused by "acute methamphetamine intoxication during restraint by law enforcement." The settlement is the largest civil rights settlement of its kind by the state of California and the second largest nationally since the city of Minneapolis paid $27 million in the George Floyd case.

via The Associated Press|

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civil-rights3 years ago•3 min saved

California to pay $24M settlement for man's in-custody death.

California will pay a $24 million civil rights settlement to the family of Edward Bronstein, who died in police custody after screaming "I can't breathe" as multiple officers restrained him while trying to take a blood sample. Seven California Highway Patrol officers and a nurse were charged with involuntary manslaughter earlier this year in connection with Bronstein's death. The settlement is the largest civil rights settlement of its kind by the state of California and the second largest nationally since the city of Minneapolis paid $27 million in the George Floyd case.

via KABC-TV|

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crime3 years ago•2 min saved

"Seven Officers Charged in In-Custody Death of California Man"

Seven California Highway Patrol officers and a nurse have been charged with involuntary manslaughter and assault in connection with the death of Edward Bronstein during a traffic stop in 2020. Bronstein died after being held down by officers while he screamed "I can't breathe". The officers were attempting to take a blood sample from him after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Medical examiners found that Bronstein's death was caused by "acute methamphetamine intoxication during restraint by law enforcement". The officers face up to four years in prison if convicted.

via BBC|

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crime3 years ago•2 min saved

7 California Highway Patrol officers and nurse charged in 2020 in-custody death.

Seven California Highway Patrol officers and a nurse have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Edward Bronstein, who died in police custody in March 2020 after screaming "I can't breathe" while being restrained by officers who were trying to take a blood sample. His cause of death was ruled by the Los Angeles County coroner's office to be "acute methamphetamine intoxication" while being restrained by law enforcement.

via Axios|

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crime3 years ago•4 min saved

7 CHP officers and nurse charged in death of motorist in custody.

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.

via Los Angeles Times|

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crime3 years ago•2 min saved

"7 California officers face charges for in-custody death"

Seven California Highway Patrol officers and a nurse have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the 2020 death of Edward Bronstein, who died while in custody after being restrained by multiple officers as they tried to take a blood sample. The LA County coroner said Bronstein's death was caused by "acute methamphetamine intoxication during restraint by law enforcement." The officers face up to four years in prison and have been put on administrative leave. Bronstein's death prompted the CHP to change its policies to prevent officers from using techniques or transport methods that involve a substantial risk of positional asphyxia.

via The Associated Press|

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