29-year-old Trea Ellinger died after being sedated and restrained by medics in Baltimore, leading to concerns over sedative use and prone positioning by first responders.
29-year-old Trea Ellinger died after being sedated and restrained by medics in Baltimore. His mother, Lori Ellinger, is seeking answers regarding her son's death, as first responders allegedly failed to act urgently when he turned onto his stomach, despite acknowledging the dangers of the prone position. This case adds to a growing list of similar incidents across the US. A recent investigation found that the practice of giving sedatives to detained individuals by police has quietly spread over the last 15 years.
July 16, 2024
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