A man who was repeatedly tasered by police in Los Angeles died from an enlarged heart and cocaine use, a coroner has said
Arrest footage showed an officer on a motorcycle pursuing Mr Anderson, catching up with him and ordering him to lie on the ground.
Other officers arrived and struggled to restrain the 31-year-old high school English teacher before he was tasered in the Venice area of the city.Footage shows Mr Anderson screaming for help and repeatedly shouting that the police were"trying to kill" him. When an officer had his arm across his throat, he could be heard yelling that police were trying to"George Floyd" him, then accusing them of being"actors".co-founder Patrisse Cullors said on Instagram after his death that her cousin was"killed by the LAPD".
She added:"Keenan deserves to be alive right now, his child deserves to be raised by his father. Keenan we will fight for you and for all of our loved ones impacted by state violence."Mr Anderson worked in Washington DC and was visiting family in the city. His family has filed a $50m legal claim with the city, alleging officers unreasonably used deadly force, failed to follow training and filed false reports.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Laura Anderson says she's 'having a meltdown' as she enters her third trimesterThe Scots Love Island star took to her Instagram page to speak to fans and share her worries as she is set to welcome her baby girl later this year.
Read more »
Khloé Kardashian is bringing back Pam Anderson’s iconic updo for summerIt’s 90s nostalgia central for reality star Khloé Kardashian at the minute, following her recent recreation of Baywatch star Pamela Anderson’s iconic red carpet updo
Read more »
Laura Anderson 'freaking out' as she thinks newborn could come at any momentThe former Scots Love Island star admitted she was having a 'meltdown' to her Instagram followers that her baby with ex-partner Gary Lucy will come soon following a robbery at her Glasgow flat.
Read more »
White Sox minor leaguer Anderson Comás talks coming out as gayAnderson Comás became the second known player to come out as gay while actively affiliated with an MLB organization. Today, he spoke publicly for the first time for the first time. “I just felt like now is the right time.' ✍️ JRFegan
Read more »
Sydney Sweeney went full schoolgirl prep in a minty green miniskirtSydney Sweeney went full schoolgirl prep in a minty green miniskirt. ➡️
Read more »