Prosecutors charged seven California Highway Patrol officers and a nurse with involuntary manslaughter on Wednesday in connection with the 2020 death of a man who screamed 'I can't breathe' while multiple officers restrained him during the arrest.
who screamed"I can't breathe" while multiple officers restrained him as they tried to take a blood sample.
FILE - In this image taken from a nearly 18-minute video taken by a California Highway Patrol sergeant, Edward Bronstein, 38, is taken into custody by CHP officers on March 31, 2020, following a traffic stop in Los Angeles County.Bronstein, 38, was taken into custody following a traffic stop on suspicion of driving under the influence on March 31, 2020.
A nearly 18-minute video showing the officers' treatment of Bronstein was released last year following a judge's order in an ongoing federal lawsuit that the man's family filed against the officers, alleging excessive force and a violation of civil rights. He continues screaming as six officers hold him face-down — the lawsuit alleges they put their knees on his back — and pleads for help."I can't breathe!" and"I can't!" Bronstein cries, and an officer responds,"Just relax and stop resisting!"
"I am saddened that Mr. Bronstein died while in our custody and care. Any death in custody is a tragedy that we take with upmost seriousness," Duryee said."I recognize this case will now move through the court system, and I respect the judicial process."
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