BAKERSFIELD - A local attorney has filed a claim against the county, the first step to a lawsuit on behalf of the witnesses to the death of David Silva.
Silva died in May after a struggle with deputies and two CHP officers who helped take him into custody.
Sheriff Donny Youngblood said Silva put up a fight and was hobbled when his heart stopped.
A pathologist said Silva died of sudden cardiac arrest due to chronic high blood pressure and heart disease. It's the coroner's opinion that Silva's death was accidental.
Daniel Rodriguez represents the Melendez family who videotaped the confrontation.
Detectives confiscated several of their cell phones during the investigation, and members of the Melendez family said they were not allowed to leave their home while detectives obtained the search warrant.
Silva died in May after a struggle with deputies and two CHP officers who helped take him into custody.
Sheriff Donny Youngblood said Silva put up a fight and was hobbled when his heart stopped.
A pathologist said Silva died of sudden cardiac arrest due to chronic high blood pressure and heart disease. It's the coroner's opinion that Silva's death was accidental.
Daniel Rodriguez represents the Melendez family who videotaped the confrontation.
Detectives confiscated several of their cell phones during the investigation, and members of the Melendez family said they were not allowed to leave their home while detectives obtained the search warrant.