Video shows struggle that preceded restrained teen’s death

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Sedgwick county released 18 video clips of what happened before Cedric Lofton was rushed to a hospital on 24 September. He died two days later. The video shows detention workers wrestling Cedric into the cell and more employees showing up to help. After the teen had spent about 30 minutes facedown in the cell, video appears to show workers flipping him on to his back.

4 months ago·Wichita, United States

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