Jury Backs Officer in Death of Arrestee
- Share via
From Times Wire Reports
A federal jury has found that a San Diego police officer did not use excessive force on a 33-year-old man who died during a July 2000 arrest.
The family of Clifford Poe sued Officer Elias Rodriguez and the city of San Diego, alleging negligence.
Rodriguez had spotted Poe in the North Park neighborhood near the site of a vandalism complaint. Police said that during the arrest, Poe tried to swallow a bag of drugs.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
