By Kevin Tripp, KABC
Fermin Valenzuela died during his arrest three years ago, and his ex-wife Patricia Gonzales hopes the case will lead to change.
”I hope that this verdict is an eyeopener for all the agencies to retrain the officers a little better.”
The jury decided the police used excessive force by improperly applying a choke hold. The 32-year-old had meth in his system when he died. Neighbors originally called police because he was pacing in front of a house. Video shows him resisting arrest. Anaheim city spokesman Mike Lyster (LIST-er) says they disagree with the jury.
”And we believe our officers acted in the best interest of public safety and in the best interest of our community.”
