Rackauckas announced that according to the Orange County coroner, the cause of death was "asphyxia caused by mechanical chest compression with blunt cranial-facial injuries sustained during physical altercation with law enforcement." Rackauckas said Thomas died because of the force of the officers on his chest, which made it impossible for him to breathe, causing Thomas to become unconscious. He then became comatose, and died when taken off life support five days later.
Didn't make national news - because a Mexican Cop killing a white guy just isn't as exciting I guess.
The public's reaction? About 100 people protested in front of police HQ. Some blocked traffic. About 40 stayed after police told them to disperse, 14 were arrested.
That's it. Zero arson, zero looting, zero violence, zero destruction, zero race baiting.
Ever heard of Kelly Thomas? Probably not.
Died a similar way.
Rackauckas announced that according to the Orange County coroner, the cause of death was "asphyxia caused by mechanical chest compression with blunt cranial-facial injuries sustained during physical altercation with law enforcement." Rackauckas said Thomas died because of the force of the officers on his chest, which made it impossible for him to breathe, causing Thomas to become unconscious. He then became comatose, and died when taken off life support five days later.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/87/Kelly-Thomas-Police-Beating.jpg
Didn't make national news - because a Mexican Cop killing a white guy just isn't as exciting I guess.
The public's reaction? About 100 people protested in front of police HQ. Some blocked traffic. About 40 stayed after police told them to disperse, 14 were arrested.
That's it. Zero arson, zero looting, zero violence, zero destruction, zero race baiting.