PASSAGE OF THE DAY: "It is called a “syndrome.” That’s medical talk for a multiple series of symptoms that are considered to characterize a disease. They occur together, but they might not always have a definite cause. A well known forensic pathologist, probably 30 years ago, began to label police custody deaths associated with physical restraint used to subdue an uncooperative detainee as this syndrome. The MN death of Mr. Floyd is wrongly being explained as such, which all adds to the PR of the police defense against their current charges. We are witnessing a forensic mis-diagnosis when you hear its use in the media." George Floyd showed none of these symptoms. This symptom-less mechanism of death only happens when police are present. Im not the only one who has seen these preventable tragedies in the media. Here are some links to how this junk expertise is used to condone police physical abuse and disregard for proper police procedures and human life."
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PASSAGE OF THE DAY: "POST: Forensic Pathology: "Excited Delirium" excused used in MN police restraint death of George Floyd," by Dr. Michael Bowers, posted on his noteworthy Blog 'Forensics and Law in Focus' (CSIDDS) on May 29, 2020.
GIST: "Today certain “qualified” talking heads in the media have copied the unfounded and rather illogical theory that is used in every police custody restraint death case as a defense. There is a medically noted condition that has been seen in emergency rooms which is associated with severe agitation, sweating, cardiac arythmias, drug use (in some cases), psychological disturbances and sudden death. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3088378/
It is called a “syndrome.” That’s medical talk for a multiple series of symptoms that are considered to characterize a disease. They occur together, but they might not always have a definite cause. A well known forensic pathologist, probably 30 years ago, began to label police custody deaths associated with physical restraint used to subdue an uncooperative detainee as this syndrome. The MN death of Mr. Floyd is wrongly being explained as such, which all adds to the PR of the police defense against their current charges. We are witnessing a forensic mis-diagnosis when you hear its use in the media.
George Floyd showed none of these symptoms. This symptom-less mechanism of death only happens when police are present.
Im not the only one who has seen these preventable tragedies in the media.
Here are some links to how this junk expertise is used to condone police physical abuse and disregard for proper police procedures and human life.
How police can prevent what happened to Mr. Floyd. From a police procedural website. Mr. Floyd was killed from……
The federal National Institute of Justice has a four page document on retrainst asphyxia during police custody..."
The entire post can be read at:
https://csidds.com/2020/05/29/forensic-pathology-excited-delerium-excuse-used-in-mn-police-restraint-death-if-georgefloyd/
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: I am monitoring this case/issue. Keep your eye on the Charles Smith Blog for reports on developments. The Toronto Star, my previous employer for more than twenty incredible years, has put considerable effort into exposing the harm caused by Dr. Charles Smith and his protectors - and into pushing for reform of Ontario's forensic pediatric pathology system. The Star has a "topic" section which focuses on recent stories related to Dr. Charles Smith. It can be found at: http://www.thestar.com/topic/charlessmith. Information on "The Charles Smith Blog Award"- and its nomination process - can be found at: http://smithforensic.blogspot.com/2011/05/charles-smith-blog-award-nominations.html Please send any comments or information on other cases and issues of interest to the readers of this blog to: hlevy15@gmail.com. Harold Levy: Publisher: The Charles Smith Blog;
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FINAL WORD: (Applicable to all of our wrongful conviction cases): "Whenever there is a wrongful conviction, it exposes errors in our criminal legal system, and we hope that this case — and lessons from it — can prevent future injustices."
Lawyer Radha Natarajan:
Executive Director: New England Innocence Project;
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