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Ohio Officers Indicted for Reckless Homicide in Frank Tyson's Death

The indictment follows a grand jury's decision in the case of Frank Tyson, who died after being restrained by police officers in Canton, Ohio.

  • Officers Camden Burch and Beau Schoenegge face charges of reckless homicide in the April death of Frank Tyson, a Black man who died in police custody.
  • Bodycam footage showed Tyson pleading 'I can't breathe' while being restrained with a knee near his neck, reminiscent of the George Floyd case.
  • Stark County Prosecutor Kyle Stone emphasized that no one is above the law, and the charges were brought after an investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
  • The preliminary autopsy reported Tyson's death as a homicide, citing contributing factors like cocaine and alcohol intoxication, and a heart condition.
  • Both officers were placed on administrative leave and are currently in custody, with their legal representation yet to be confirmed.
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