Cleveland Woman Dies by Physical Restraint in Custody of Sheriff’s Deputy at MetroHealth
Cleveland Woman Dies by Physical Restraint in Custody of Sheriff’s Deputy at MetroHealth
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Cuyahoga County Jail Transfer Ends With Death at MetroHealth
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley has named a special prosecutor to review the death of a woman physically restrained by law enforcement at MetroHealth Medical Center in May.
The move comes after the county medical examiner, Thomas Gilson, ruled 39-year-old Tasha Grant’s death a homicide. Officials said the physical restraint caused Grant’s breathing to slow and, ultimately, her heart to stop.
The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department is investigating Grant’s death. County officials declined to offer any additional information.