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Enlarged heart and cocaine use cited as cause of death for teacher tasered by LAPD and BLM co-founder's cousin.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US

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Source: The Guardian US

Keenan Darnell Anderson, a teacher who was repeatedly shocked with a Taser by LAPD, died from an enlarged heart and cocaine use, according to an autopsy report. The manner of Anderson’s death was undetermined but the cause was listed as “effects of cardiomyopathy and cocaine use” and his death was “determined hours after restraint and conducted energy device use”, the coroner’s report said. Anderson's relatives have filed a $50m claim with the city, alleging officers unreasonably used deadly force, failed to follow training and filed false police reports.

BLM co-founder's cousin's cause of death revealed as Taser shock.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News

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Keenan Darnell Anderson, a high school English teacher and cousin of Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors, died from an enlarged heart and cocaine use after being repeatedly shocked with a Taser by Los Angeles police. Anderson was stopped on suspicion of causing a hit-and-run traffic accident and initially complied with officers before resisting arrest. His family has filed a $50 million claim against the city, alleging officers unreasonably used deadly force and filed false police reports.