Anderson death likely asphyxiation
Tallahassee.com
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Tallahassee, Florida (US):
Martin Lee Anderson likely died because he couldn't breathe during a confrontation with boot-camp guards and probably was brain dead by time he was brought to a hospital, a pathologist told lawmakers this morning.Dr. Michael Baden observed a second autopsy on body of 14-year-old, who was punched and kicked by guards at a Panama City boot camp, on Monday in Tampa. ______________
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The boy's family had disputed the original autopsy by Bay County's medical examiner, who found the died from sickle cell trait, a usually benign blood disorder many blacks have.Baden had already said he didn't agree with the sickle cell finding.
He gave more details about his opinions of the videotaped altercation during a conference call with members of the House Criminal Justice Appropriations Committee. ''There was somebody pressing on his back while he was on the ground. That prevents the diaphragm from moving and that can cause asphyxia, the lack of breathing,'' he said.
Mar 17, 2006
Tallahassee.com
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Tallahassee, Florida (US):
Martin Lee Anderson likely died because he couldn't breathe during a confrontation with boot-camp guards and probably was brain dead by time he was brought to a hospital, a pathologist told lawmakers this morning.Dr. Michael Baden observed a second autopsy on body of 14-year-old, who was punched and kicked by guards at a Panama City boot camp, on Monday in Tampa. ______________
See Also:
Boot-camp death may unlock funding
Boot camp guards used violence on many teens
Use of Force Routine at Fla. Boot Camp
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The boy's family had disputed the original autopsy by Bay County's medical examiner, who found the died from sickle cell trait, a usually benign blood disorder many blacks have.Baden had already said he didn't agree with the sickle cell finding.
He gave more details about his opinions of the videotaped altercation during a conference call with members of the House Criminal Justice Appropriations Committee. ''There was somebody pressing on his back while he was on the ground. That prevents the diaphragm from moving and that can cause asphyxia, the lack of breathing,'' he said.
Mar 17, 2006