Edward Bronstein Autopsy: Newly released clip from two years ago shows Edward Bronstein being forced to a mat with at least five officers holding him down.
A southern California man died nearly two years ago as he screamed “I can’t breathe” while multiple officers restrained him as they tried to take a blood sample, according to records and a video.
Edward Bronstein, 38, was taken into custody by California highway patrol (CHP) officers on 31 March 2020 following a traffic stop. Bronstein died less than two months before George Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis as he, too, repeatedly told officers “I can’t breathe.”
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A nearly 18-minute video, taken by a CHP sergeant at the Altadena station, was released on Tuesday after a judge’s order to make it public. Bronstein’s family has filed a federal lawsuit against the officers, alleging excessive force and a violation of civil rights. The family is also calling for the officers to be criminally charged by the Los Angeles county district attorney.
Edward Bronstein Autopsy: California man died screaming ‘I can’t breathe’ as police restrained him, video shows
Edward Bronstein’s video has emerged on social media on March 18, 2022. However, it was released on Tuesday following a court order.
In the video, we can see him being pinned down by at least five uniformed officers when he refused to give a blood sample.
CONTENT WARNING: Two months before the George Floyd incident, eleven CHP officers pinned Edward Bronstein to the ground as he screamed and said he couldn't breath. The coroner said he died of "acute methamphetamine intoxication during restraint by law enforcement." pic.twitter.com/D5GfY94fqH
— Kate Cagle (@KateCagle) March 16, 2022
While pinned to the ground, Bronstein can be heard repeatedly telling the officers, “I can’t breathe.”
Also in the clip, officers are seen knocking on the handcuffs and pressing their knees on the back of Bronstein.
The incident had happened in the custody of the California Highway Patrol (CHP). It was filmed by a CHP Sargeant and it lasts almost 18 minutes.
The autopsy report says Edward Bronstein’s death cause is acute methamphetamine intoxication during restraint by law enforcement.
Edward Bronstein Was Held Down By Cops- Why Was He Arrested?
Following a traffic encounter in Los Angeles County in March 2020, cops held Edward Bronstein down.
As they attempted to collect a blood sample, he was detained by several officers. The California Highway Patrol apprehended him and took him into custody (CHP).
Family members of Bronstein have sued the cops in federal court. They’ve accused cops of violating their civil rights and using excessive force.
"if ONE cop said 'just back away from him,' he would be alive. He would be with his daughter, Isabella. He would not be a dead man today." Justice for Edward Bronstein. He was taken from his family. #EdwardBronstein #ICANTBREATHE #SayHisName #CHP @IndisputableTYT pic.twitter.com/wCHARx70bX
— nick (@niczii914) March 18, 2022
In the meantime, the court has yet to conduct thorough inquiries into the subject. No policemen have been arrested as of yet.
The federal lawsuit’s trial date has been set for December 13, 2022. It will be kept under consideration till then.
Following the horrific incident, many individuals took to social media to express their displeasure with police brutality.
Who Is Edward Bronstein? His Wife Family And Wikipedia
Edward Bronstein was a Southern California resident. At the time of his death, he was 38 years old.
He is a father of five small children and is married.
#CHPWrongfulDeath Attorneys for family of Edward Bronstein release video of his detention and Death during restraining actions of CHP officers while trying to take blood sample as part of DUI arrest. Family wants LA DA to criminally charge 11 officers in his death. @knxnews pic.twitter.com/ANQIoVpoXv
— Pete Demetriou (@knxpete) March 15, 2022
The complaint also names his father, Edward Tapia, and a young daughter, Brianna Palomino, as plaintiffs.
Bronstein had been studying to become an airplane mechanic, according to his relatives.
