Accident or homicide? Medical rulings in arrest-related deaths can dictate what happens to police

Police in the United States rarely face criminal charges when civilians die after the use of force such as physical blows, restraints or Tasers

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Accident or homicide? Medical rulings in arrest-related deaths can dictate what happens to police

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