A California Highway Patrol sergeant, six officers and a registered nurse face criminal charges in the death of a 38-year-old man who died in CHP custody.
Edward Bronstein, of Burbank, died after he was taken into custody during a March 2020 traffic stop. His death drew protests and calls for charges outside District Attorney George Gascón's office in March 2022 afterOn Wednesday, Gascón said a CHP sergeant and six officers were charged with involuntary manslaughter and assault under the color of authority.
Bronstein was detained on suspicion of DUI on the 5 Freeway in Burbank. He was taken to the Altadena CHP Station and declined to have his blood drawn. In the garage of the station, Bronstein can be heard repeatedly saying,"I can't breathe," during the nearly 18-minute video as he was held down by officers on a mat.Sign up for NBC LA newsletters.
Protesters rallied today outside the office of LA County DA George Gascon, two years after Edward Bronstein died while in CHP custody. Beverly White reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on March 24, 2022. "He repeatedly promises them that he will comply," Gascón said."Mr. Bronstein's shrieks get softer until he is silent.Get Los Angeles's latest local news on crime, entertainment, weather, schools, COVID, cost of living and more. Here's your go-to source for today's LA news.
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