William Howard
His family describes William Howard, 75, as a loving husband of 47 years, and says his death has devastated them. He was held at the Orange County jail in November 2016, when officers removed him from his cell, and newly released video shows them tackling him to the ground. An autopsy reported fractured vertebrae, a crushed spinal cord, brain swelling and cardiac arrest, and the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide. His family says they believe the officers were too aggressive.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff (disputed). The medical examiner ruled the death a homicide from fractured vertebrae and a crushed spinal cord, and his family says they believe the officers were too aggressive.
Reported by: medical examiner or coroner; his family.