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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Tarrant County jail homicide
2. Inmate death suffocation Tarrant County
The Tarrant County jail inmate, Anthony Johnson Jr., tragically died in April, ruled a homicide by chemical and mechanical suffocation. The medical examiner’s report confirmed the family’s belief that unnecessary pepper spray use contributed to Johnson’s death. Video evidence shows the brutal treatment of Johnson by jailers, with one kneeling on him for over 90 seconds. Despite being fired, the jailers involved were reinstated and suspended without pay. The Tarrant County Sheriff’s office is conducting an investigation, and calls for accountability and justice are growing. Johnson’s death highlights the need for transparency and reform within the Tarrant County jail system.
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1. Tarrant County jail inmate suffocation death investigation
2. Tarrant County jail homicide ruling for inmate suffocation
Tragic Incident at Tarrant County Jail Revealed
In a distressing turn of events, a Tarrant County medical examiner report released this week has ruled the death of an inmate at the Tarrant County jail in April as a homicide by chemical and mechanical suffocation. The incident has brought to light the grim reality of conditions within the county jail.
Details of the Incident
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Anthony Johnson Jr., aged 31, tragically passed away just before 10 a.m. on April 21. Initially, the Tarrant County sheriff’s office stated that Johnson died due to a “medical emergency” after he refused to leave his cell during a contraband check and engaged in a physical altercation with jailers who resorted to using pepper spray to subdue him.
Legal Response
Daryl Washington, the attorney representing Johnson’s family, expressed that the medical examiner’s report confirmed what the family suspected from the video evidence. Washington condemned the “unnecessary” use of pepper spray, attributing it to Johnson’s demise.
Video Evidence
A video released last month depicted the distressing scene where multiple jailers surrounded Johnson as he pleaded for breath. One jailer, identified as Moreno, was seen kneeling on Johnson for an extended period, leading to his eventual death.
Legal Ramifications
The medical examiner’s report categorised the death as a homicide by chemical and mechanical asphyxiation. Subsequently, the jailers involved, Moreno and Garcia, were terminated and then reinstated with suspensions without pay. Questions loom over whether criminal charges will be brought against them.
Community Outrage
In response to the findings, Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons expressed sadness and demanded accountability for all individuals involved in Johnson’s death. She called for the release of all video footage related to the incident and vowed to engage with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Official Statement
The Tarrant County sheriff’s office reiterated that the case remains under investigation by both the Texas Rangers and internal affairs. Sheriff Bill Waybourn emphasised the importance of presenting all corroborated facts in the pursuit of justice.
Victim’s Background
Johnson, a former Marine who reportedly suffered from schizophrenia, was arrested two days before his tragic demise on charges of possession of a controlled substance and evading arrest after allegedly brandishing a knife at a driver.
