This is the use of a chokehold by other means. By cutting off blood to the brain via the victims carotid artery on either side of the neck the victim can be rendered unconscious in seconds, but if the hold is held long enough they can die, as this man did. This can be done with hands, wrists, arms or even ones legs and in this case with a knee. It is quite painful and after awhile it can feel like you cannot breath.
It is a chokehold and it is illegal for the police to use it.
Furthermore, this victim was cuffed and on his stomach and not a threat to anyone. The cop wanted complete and total submission by this poor man and was moving his knee to try to get a deeper hold. This Is a tremendous abuse of power Not to mention a cowardly and disgusting action by this officer.
It is a chokehold and it is illegal for the police to use it.
Furthermore, this victim was cuffed and on his stomach and not a threat to anyone. The cop wanted complete and total submission by this poor man and was moving his knee to try to get a deeper hold. This Is a tremendous abuse of power Not to mention a cowardly and disgusting action by this officer.