Derrick Scott
Video of the arrest of Derrick Scott last year shows him pinned on the ground, saying, “I CAN’T BREATHE,” and an officer replies, “I DON’T CARE.” Mr. Scott repeatedly says, “OK” and “I can’t breathe” as officers handcuff him, one straddling his back, and then moving down to his leg.
Another officer holds her knee across Mr. Scott’s shoulders. After the officers restrain Mr. Scott’s hands, they roll him onto his side, into what is called a “recovery position” by police. Scott died in custody shortly afterward. Investigations of Mr. Scott’s death conducted by the Police Department, district attorney’s office and medical examiner’s office showed there was “no indication of any wrongdoing” and that the officers straddling Mr. Scott were conducting “academy taught” maneuvers.