According to an autopsy, Gershun Freeman suffered cardiac arrest while he was restrained.
Two officers, Stevon Jones and Courtney Parham, were charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault while acting in concert with others, according to court records. Jones was also charged with assault causing bodily harm, according to the newspaper.
Jeffrey Gibson, Anthony Howell, Lareko Elliot, Damian Cooper, Ebonee Davis and Chelsey Duckett were charged with aggravated assault resulting in the death of another, according to court records.The indictments were handed down on Tuesday and announced on Wednesday.“Let me be clear, no actions by any Shelby County Sheriff’s Office employee caused Mr. Freeman’s death,” Bonner told reporters. “The medical examiner plainly said that he died from a pre-existing heart condition.
Bonner told reporters that the officers were on paid leave and that he will “be the first to donate” any fundraising opportunities for their legal costs.Commercial Appeal“I want this community to know that I stand with these officers,” Bonner said. “I believe that if I were not running for another office, these indictments never would have happened, and I find this despicable.”
Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy has responded to Memphis mayoral candidate and Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner's allegations that the video release and indictments in the Gershun Freeman case were politically motivated.
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