| SocialistSlayer said:
That does not appear to have been the case. Garner did not die of asphyxiation, as the head of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association noted at the time. The preliminary autopsy showed no damage to Garner’s windpipe or neck bones. So what was Pantaleo doing? He was applying a submission hold, which is not barred by the NYPD, and is designed to deprive the brain of oxygen by stopping blood flow through the arteries. So say the experts on submission holds. |
No damage to the windpipe does not mean that he wasn't choked, it only means that there is no direct evidence via the autopsy that confirms it from that angle. Absence of evidence does not mean evidence of absence. The coroner believes that the choke caused the death and we have videos on the choke as well as the testimony of the victim who couldn't breath at the time.
You seem to be mixing up your definitions here. FYI, a chokehold is still considered a submission hold by definition. A headlcok requires the head be locked, meaning thst the arm be positioned over the chin not under it, the position of his forearm placed firmly on Garner's throat seems to disagree to that (see photos). And, no, a headlock (a move used to control the movement of the head) DOES NOT restrict blood flow to the brain, you're talking about a vascular choke/lock. Which requires that the crook of the elbow be positioned in line with the chin to avoid it turning into an air choke. Look at the photos/videos. This is NOT the case.
