Seven police officers and three medical staff appear to sit on Irvo Otieno, 28, for 12 minutes.
Mr Otieno's brother described his death as a"tragic, senseless, inhumane nightmare"."Can someone explain to me why my brother is not here right now? Someone explain to me why my mother can't sleep, can't eat," he said.Mr Otieno's family described him as a selfless person and a talented hip-hop artist.
Mark Krudys, an attorney for Mr Otieno's family, said:"If you look at that video, as they double down with the pressure they apply, he is gasping for breath." "There is a right of every human being to be free to breathe. He was just trying to breathe - that's all he was trying to do."Lawyers for two of the defendants tried to block the release of the video.
Police said Mr Otieno had initially been arrested three days earlier after officers responded to a possible burglary call.The prosecutor's office in Virginia said deputies took Mr Otieno to the hospital to be admitted. Instead,"he died of asphyxia due to being smothered to death, thanks to having at least seven people on top of him and holding him down", lawyer Ann Cabell Baskervill said at a court hearing on Wednesday.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trump conspiracists fear government 'trap' as barricades and extra CCTV deployed in New YorkSome far-right groups have opted not to respond to Donald Trump’s call for protest, fearing the likelihood of arrest Taz_Ali_ reports:
Read more »
The Ribble Pilot at Preston Docks reopens with new look and new menuThe Ribble Pilot overlooks the Docks The Ribble Pilot pub at Preston Docks has reopened with a new look and new menu following a £130,000 investment. Jo
Read more »
Police release CCTV image as 2 women 'punched in the face' in cityOfficers believe the man may have information that could help the investigation
Read more »
Knifepoint robbery CCTV appeal sees three witnesses sought by policeA 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of robbery following the incident on Bank Hey Street and has been bailed to April 3
Read more »
CCTV images released of man in connection with 'incident' in AyrAnyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 1770 of 31 January, 2023.
Read more »