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Man Dies in Colorado Jail After Broken Ribs and Neglect, Lawsuit Alleges

Associated PressApril 5, 20252 min4,970 views
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Allegations of Excessive Force

  • 👮 Officer Peno allegedly broke six of Mr. Burch's ribs by slamming him into a metal bench.
  • 💥 The autopsy report described the broken ribs as widely displaced, meaning they were broken clean in half.

Neglect and Lack of Medical Care

  • ⏳ Between March 28 and April 4, 2023, Mr. Burch received no medical treatment despite his injuries.
  • 🩸 He had six broken ribs, blood pooling in his internal cavity, and his torso was black from bruising.
  • 💔 Mr. Burch was allegedly denied medical care for 8 days straight.

Tragic Death and Legal Action

  • 💀 On April 4, 2023, Mr. Burch died alone in his cell.
  • ⚖️ The lawsuit alleges that his death was exclusively a result of complications from blunt force trauma and the denial of medical care.
  • 🗣️ The family's complaint describes the situation as torture, stating it cannot happen in a civilized society.
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