New York, NY (CNN)- New York man dies after a chokehold from police, after attempt arrest was made to charge the man of selling illegal cigarettes. Locals were furious about the assault caused outrage. One of the policeman grabbed the man after he surrendered and held him on his stomach. Daniel Pantaleo, was stripped of his police privileges as he was seen choking the man on the video. Authorities reported that the man stated "I can't breathe, I can't breathe," as he was held against his will on the concrete sidewalk. Mayor Bill de Blaiso saw the video and called it "very troubling."
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| NYPD riots after Officer was accused of chokehold Erric Garner |
The chokehold tactic is against NYPD law. Eric Garner, 43, was a 350 lbs. man and a father of six. A chokehold with that amount of pressure and his weight could of caused him to pass. There were four ambulances that arrived on the scene and a fire department unit. Later announcements were 4 emergency workers are held responsible for Garner's death and are in police custody. A rally was held on Saturday with family and locals after lead by Al Sharpton, after hearing the news on Garner's behalf. It is unsettling to see a young man leave us this way, especially by a cop.
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