Ninth Circuit· 7/30/2024

Rochelle Scott v. Kyle Smith

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109 F.4th 1215

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finding that two 21 officers used excessive force by applying bodyweight to a prone, unarmed person who was not 22 suspected of a crime
“Our precedent establishes that the use of bodyweight 5 compression on a prone individual can cause compression asphyxia. . . . Drawing all 6 reasonable inferences in Plaintiffs’ favor, a jury could find Smith and Huntsman's conduct 7 was similar deadly force.”
“Plaintiff need not identify a factual twin.”

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