Key takeaways:
- Seven California Highway Patrol officers and a nurse have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Edward Bronstein.
- The LA County coroner determined that Bronstein’s death was caused by “acute methamphetamine intoxication during restraint by law enforcement.”
- If convicted, the officers and nurse could face up to four years in prison.
Seven California Highway Patrol officers and a nurse have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Edward Bronstein. The Los Angeles County District Attorney, George Gascón, announced the charges on Wednesday.
The incident occurred in 2020 when Bronstein was restrained by multiple officers while they attempted to take a blood sample. Bronstein was heard screaming “I can’t breathe” during the incident. The LA County coroner determined that Bronstein’s death was caused by “acute methamphetamine intoxication during restraint by law enforcement.”
At a news conference, Gascón said, “The officers had a legal duty to Mr. Bronstein. We believe that they failed their duty and their failure was criminally negligent, causing his death.”
The seven officers and the nurse are facing charges of involuntary manslaughter, which is defined as the unintentional killing of another person due to criminal negligence. If convicted, the officers and nurse could face up to four years in prison.
The death of Edward Bronstein has sparked outrage and calls for justice from the public. The case is still ongoing and further details are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
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