The 2023 death of Michael Burch was ruled a homicide. Following a state investigation, prosecutors decided not to bring criminal charges against the deputy who used a Taser on Burch and wrestled with him in a Huerfano County jail cell. District Attorney Henry Solano noted there was “sufficient information” that the deputy could say he acted in self-defense.
An autopsy report found six of Burch’s right ribs had broken and his right lung collapsed after the altercation with the deputy. He wasn’t taken to a hospital but instead was transferred to another cell where he was found dead seven days later.
He wasn’t taken to a hospital but instead was transferred to another cell where he was found dead seven days later.
I just was thinking about how horrified everyone should feel about this sentence. Like in what planet is it ok to be legally responsible for another person’s safety and not find them dead until 7 days later. Even in situations where you aren’t restricting 100% responsible. Imagine:
“…transferred to another hospital room where he was found dead seven days later.”
“….transferred to another table at the restaurant where he was found dead seven days later.”
I’m so tired, boss.
That’s a bullshit fucking way to say “beat and tortured to death”
Fucking whitewashed media is the death of this fucking country.
As always, ACAB.