James Britt
James Britt's death followed an encounter with law enforcement on September 30, 2019, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. He was 50 years old when he died.
Nonviolent disturbance of the peace
- Handcuffs
- Leg restraint
- Prone position - with officer bodyweight or pressure
- Chemical restraint (sedative)
- Take-down
- Mount Pleasant Police Department
Homicide
Restraint asphyxia and the toxic effects of ketamine
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Lethal Restraint
An investigation documenting police use of force
