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Mar 1, 2023 · Lisa Edwards, a disabled woman from Rhode Island, died in police custody in Knoxville after being arrested for trespassing at a hospital. The DA ruled her death natural and no charges were filed, but her family sued the involved parties and the video of her arrest was released.
- What Did The Body Camera Footage Show?
- Medical Examiner Says Edwards Died of Stroke
- Family Says It's About 'Human Decency'
- Internal Investigation Underway
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A police video compilation from the Feb. 5 arrest shows how officers arrested her and what happened after she lost consciousness in the car. Body and cruiser cam footage timeline: 1. The firstofficer arrived just before 8 a.m., about an hour after Edwards was discharged from the hospital. 2. Edwards told the officer she had a stroke and couldn’t wa...
The district attorney's office said Edwards died of a stroke and none of the officers who handled her arrest will face criminal charges, citing a medical examiner's report that stated: “at no time did law enforcement interaction cause or contribute to Ms. Edwards’ death.” According to the District Attorney Charme Allen, Edwards, who had a previous ...
"I don’t know what kind of foggy glasses those officers were wearing," said August Boylan, who is married to Edwards' son, Timothy Boylan, and is also a registered nurse. "It was very clear she couldn’t use her left side. Her speech got slurred as things progressed, that's one of the first signs you see with a stroke. To me it’s very evident." "The...
Knoxville Police Chief Paul Noel said he was "disturbed and embarrassed" when he watched the videos of the incident. "My expectation is that our officers treat every person they encounter, regardless of the context or situation, with respect, dignity and basic decency," Noel said in a statement. "We should also take pride in helping those who need ...
Lisa Edwards, 60, was arrested for trespassing at a hospital that had discharged her after a stroke. She had another stroke and died in jail, while officers mocked her and called her dead weight.
Feb 28, 2023 · The family of Lisa Edwards, who died in custody earlier this month, have said the police officers involved in her detention belong in hell. Edwards, 60, told the Knoxville Police Department in...
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Mar 24, 2023 · Lisa Edwards, a 60-year-old woman, died of a stroke after being arrested for trespassing outside a hospital. Her family hired Devon Jacob, a lawyer who represented George Floyd's estate, to explore legal options against the officers who treated her poorly.
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May 10, 2023 · Lisa Edwards died in custody after being arrested outside a hospital for refusing to leave. The police department announced disciplinary actions, the DA ruled out criminal charges, and the family plans to sue.
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May 10, 2023 · KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville Police Department officials released the results of the internal investigation into the in-custody death of Lisa Edwards. Previous Coverage: ‘I am going to die’ | KPD releases body camera footage of incident involving in-custody death.
Feb 1, 2024 · Lisa Edwards, a woman from Rhode Island, died in police custody in February 2023 after being discharged from Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Her family claims she was denied medical care and suffered abuse by officers and security guards in a federal lawsuit.
