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7 months, 1 week ago

Takeaways from AP investigation into police training on the risks of handcuffing someone facedown

For decades, police across the United States have been warned that the common tactic of handcuffing someone facedown could turn deadly if officers pin them on the ground with too much pressure or for too long. Recommendations first made by major departments and police associations culminated in a 1995 federal safety bulletin that explained keeping someone on their chest in …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Risks of handcuffing someone facedown long known; people die when police training fails to keep up

Associated Press

For decades, police across the United States have been warned that the common tactic of handcuffing someone facedown could turn deadly if officers pin them on the ground with too much pressure or for too long. “But I didn’t know.” PATCHWORK OF TRAINING What officers learn about the risks of prone restraint depends on geography. California’s 2021 law said departments …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Risks of handcuffing someone facedown long known; people die when police training fails to keep up

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “But I didn’t know.” PATCHWORK OF TRAINING What officers …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Body-cam footage shows police left an Ohio man handcuffed and facedown on a bar floor before he died

Associated Press

TOLEDO, Ohio — An Ohio man who was handcuffed and left facedown on the floor of a social club last week died in police custody, and the officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave. Police body-camera footage released Wednesday shows a Canton police officer responding to a report of a crash and finding Frank Tyson, a 53-year-old East …

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8 months ago

3 Northern California law enforcement officers charged in death of man held facedown on the ground

The Independent

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8 months ago

3 Northern California law enforcement officers charged in death of man held facedown on the ground

Associated Press

OAKLAND, Calif. — Three Northern California law enforcement officers have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of a man who was pinned facedown during a 2021 incident that drew comparisons to the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. A second, independent autopsy done at the request of Gonzalez family lawyers found that he died of “restraint asphyxiation.” The …

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8 months ago

3 Alameda police officers charged with involuntary manslaughter in 2021 death of Mario Gonzalez

LA Times

Mario Gonzalez, 26, is detained in Alameda in April 2021 in this still from an officer’s body camera video, which goes on to show police pinning him to the ground facedown until he became unresponsive. The Alameda County district attorney’s Public Accountability Unit reopened the case in 2023, and a second autopsy determined that Gonzalez had died as “a result …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Four Corners investigation prompts worker to come forward, saying controversial practices were still happening last year

ABC

A speech pathologist who visited a client at a controversial autism service where children were physically restrained says it was "one of the worst situations" she'd worked in. Key points: The speech pathologist says she saw children with disabilities being kept in small, windowless rooms with one way mirrors Eighteen children attended the Severe Behaviour Program at Irabina, with most …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Video shows Texas US Rep. Ronny Jackson berating officers after being wrestled to ground at rodeo

The Independent

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1 year, 6 months ago

Few clues in fatal shooting of Crenshaw High basketball star outside South L.A. party

LA Times

Students console each other at Crenshaw High School after basketball player Quincy Reese Jr. was shot and killed outside a party Saturday night. “He’d be doing everything that nobody else was doing, trying to get that ball.” Crenshaw basketball player Quincy Reese, 16, was killed in a shooting Saturday night. Ed Waters, Crenshaw High’s boys basketball coach, said he’d planned …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Some Ukrainian soldiers freeze sperm amid war with Russia

Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine — As Vitalii Khroniuk lay facedown on the ground taking cover from Russian artillery fire, the Ukrainian solider had just one regret: He had never had a child. “It’s not scary to die, but it’s scary when you don’t leave anyone behind,” said Khroniuk, who had quickly joined the war effort, without a thought about his future, when …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Column: MLK had a dream about ending police brutality. In L.A., we’re clearly still dreaming

LA Times

Mourners huddle under umbrellas during a vigil Saturday for Keenan Anderson, who died after being tased by LAPD officers. The part where he says he had a dream that his children would “one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” California LAPD’s repeated …

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2 years, 10 months ago

United States jury finds three ex-cops involved in George Floyd's death guilty

India TV News

Highlights At least 3 former police officers of Minneapolis were found guilty by a federal jury on Feb 24 They were found accused of violating civil rights of George Floyd Jury found that Thomas Lane, J Alexander Kueng, and Tou Thao all deprived Floyd of his right to care At least three former police officers of Minneapolis, the US state …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Man whose parents died in murder-suicide dies in freak accident

The Independent

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3 years, 3 months ago

Déja vu: French leader PSG relies on another late winner

Associated Press

PARIS — French league leader Paris Saint-Germain made it seven straight wins but needed another injury-time winner to beat last-place Metz 2-1 in an unconvincing performance on Wednesday. The referee was about to blow the final whistle when right back Achraf Hakimi netted his second goal in the fifth minute of injury time with a curling shot past goalkeeper Alexandre …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Video: Shackled Black man ordered facedown in deadly arrest

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Beaten and shackled by Louisiana state troopers, Black motorist Ronald Greene desperately tried to roll over in what may have been a struggle to breathe but was ordered to stay on his belly, according to body-camera video newly obtained by The Associated Press. John Bel Edwards, in an about-face, said he “strongly supported” the release, calling the …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Bobby Brown: Bobbi Kristina’s ex provided ‘party favors’ that killed her and Whitney Houston

The Independent

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3 years, 8 months ago

Expert: Chauvin did not take actions of 'reasonable officer'

India Today

Prosecutors’ case against former Officer Derek Chauvin drew toward a close Monday with tender memories from George Floyd’s younger brother, along with another look at the harrowing video and testimony from a use-of-force expert who said no “reasonable” officer would have done what Chauvin did. “I don’t see him presenting a threat of anything,” Stoughton said, adding that no reasonable …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Expert: Chauvin never took knee off Floyd’s neck area

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd’s neck area — and was bearing down with most of his weight — the entire 9 1/2 minutes the Black man lay facedown with his hands cuffed behind his back, a use-of-force expert testified Wednesday at Chauvin’s murder trial. Jody Stiger, a Los Angeles Police Department sergeant serving as …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Chauvin’s knee was never off Floyd’s neck: Expert

Al Jazeera

Expert witness describes Derek Chauvin’s conduct as ‘excessive force’ as defence claims he was trained to do so. Officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd’s neck – and was bearing down with most of his weight – the entire time George Floyd lay facedown with his hands cuffed behind his back, a use-of-force expert testified Wednesday at Chauvin’s …

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3 years, 8 months ago

In Chauvin trial, expert says ex-officer never took knee off Floyd’s neck

LA Times

Officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd’s neck — and was bearing down with most of his weight — the entire 9½ minutes the Black man lay facedown with his hands cuffed behind his back, a use-of-force expert testified Wednesday at Chauvin’s murder trial. Jody Stiger, a Los Angeles Police Department sergeant serving as a prosecution witness, said …

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4 years, 3 months ago

Deputies Shoot And Kill Black Man In South LA, Sparking Protest

NPR

Deputies Shoot And Kill Black Man In South LA, Sparking Protest Enlarge this image toggle caption Christian Monterrosa/AP Christian Monterrosa/AP Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies shot and killed a Black man Monday afternoon, sparking a protest and an investigation by homicide detectives. They also chanted the name Dijon Kizzee — the dead man's name, according to the Los Angeles chapter …

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Takeaways from AP investigation into police training on the risks of handcuffing someone facedown

Risks of handcuffing someone facedown long known; people die when police training fails to keep up

Risks of handcuffing someone facedown long known; people die when police training fails to keep up

Body-cam footage shows police left an Ohio man handcuffed and facedown on a bar floor before he died

3 Northern California law enforcement officers charged in death of man held facedown on the ground

3 Northern California law enforcement officers charged in death of man held facedown on the ground

3 Alameda police officers charged with involuntary manslaughter in 2021 death of Mario Gonzalez

Four Corners investigation prompts worker to come forward, saying controversial practices were still happening last year

Video shows Texas US Rep. Ronny Jackson berating officers after being wrestled to ground at rodeo

Few clues in fatal shooting of Crenshaw High basketball star outside South L.A. party

Some Ukrainian soldiers freeze sperm amid war with Russia

Column: MLK had a dream about ending police brutality. In L.A., we’re clearly still dreaming

United States jury finds three ex-cops involved in George Floyd's death guilty

Man whose parents died in murder-suicide dies in freak accident

Déja vu: French leader PSG relies on another late winner

Video: Shackled Black man ordered facedown in deadly arrest

Bobby Brown: Bobbi Kristina’s ex provided ‘party favors’ that killed her and Whitney Houston

Expert: Chauvin did not take actions of 'reasonable officer'

Expert: Chauvin never took knee off Floyd’s neck area

Chauvin’s knee was never off Floyd’s neck: Expert

In Chauvin trial, expert says ex-officer never took knee off Floyd’s neck

Deputies Shoot And Kill Black Man In South LA, Sparking Protest