QUESTION
Should a man seeking medical help be left alone cuffed in a cop car while poice interview people inside the hospital-when cops came back he was dead.
Asked on Oct 24th, 2011 on Wrongful Death - California
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My Uncle went to a major in Pasadena CA, earlier this yr he was a homeless vietnam vet..... it appeared on a video as if he would not sign papers due to paranoia they wouldn''t treat him so he threw a rock through a window (we believe to get arrested so he would be treated) the Police arrived (and by their own admission said he was waiting peacefully) they cuffed him and put him in the squad car and left him alone (possibly having a heart attack) while they interviewed witnesses. When they came back he was dead. We just want answers but after initial contact they have ignored all attempts at communication.
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Answered on Oct 27th, 2011 at 9:18 PM