Chokehold / Carotid Restraint

Eric Garner v. NYPD

Submitted by Re'Neisha Stevenson on Fri, 09/16/2022 - 12:57

Death of 43 yr. o. man following being placed in chokehold and left in prone position while being arrested for selling loose cigarettes. Survived by wife and children who appear to have settled prior to filing lawsuit. No charges brought against officers.

Valenzuela v. City of Anaheim

Submitted by Jane Clayton on Thu, 09/15/2022 - 13:04

32 y.o. meth intoxicated man, who had threatened woman, was killed by police during restraint, including use of carotid hold and taser; body cameras did not show assaultive conduct by decedent that police claimed; survived by children.

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