‘Disturbed and Embarrassed’: Woman Dies in Custody of Tennessee Cops After Begging for Medical Help
May 16, 2023
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17:24Now Playing‘Disturbed and Embarrassed’: Woman Dies in Custody of Tennessee Cops After Begging for Medical Help
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as posted by the channelIn a disturbing incident captured on bodycam footage, Tennessee police arrested 60-year-old Lisa Edwards after she was discharged from Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. The video reveals a distressing scene as Edwards repeatedly pleads for medical assistance while officers attempt to place her in the back of a police cruiser. Despite her desperate cries for help, the officers continue with the arrest, disregarding her apparent medical distress.
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Tragically, Edwards collapsed in the back of the cruiser and later died while in police custody. The heartbreaking footage has prompted a strong response from Knoxville Police Chief Paul Noel, who expressed his dismay and embarrassment upon viewing the bodycam video of the incident. The Law&Crime Network's Sierra Gillespie provides an in-depth analysis of the troubling events leading up to Edwards' death.
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