Why were no criminal charges filed against the officers in Francis Gigliotti's death?

The Essex District Attorney's office concluded that criminal charges were not supportable after a comprehensive review of the facts, applicable law, and expert opinions.

What was the official cause of death for Francis Gigliotti?

The autopsy determined Francis Gigliotti's death was caused by cardiac dysrhythmia in a person with acute intoxication due to the combined effects of cocaine and ethanol while being restrained prone by police.

Did the autopsy reveal any injuries to Francis Gigliotti's neck or back?

No, the autopsy notably did not show any injuries to Gigliotti's nose, throat, neck, or back; bruises were found on his arms and legs.

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Officers Cleared in Man's In-Custody Death

28 Jan

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Summary

Seven officers will not face criminal charges in a man's death.
The man died after police restrained him following a mental health crisis.
Autopsy revealed no neck or back injuries, only bruises on limbs.

Officers Cleared in Man's In-Custody Death

Seven police officers involved in the restraint of Francis Gigliotti, 43, who later died, will not face criminal charges. Essex District Attorney Paul Tucker announced the decision Tuesday, citing a comprehensive review of facts and expert opinions that found no support for criminal charges.

Gigliotti died on July 11 outside a Haverhill fish market after entering traffic during what his fiancee described as a mental health crisis. While officers were not wearing body cameras, witness videos showed Gigliotti being held face down. The district attorney stated Gigliotti was held for 2 minutes and 25 seconds.

An autopsy determined Gigliotti's death was caused by cardiac dysrhythmia, complicated by acute intoxication from cocaine and ethanol, while being restrained prone by police. The autopsy notably found no injuries to his nose, throat, neck, or back, only bruises on his arms and legs.