Autopsy reveals asphyxia in Bologna police custody death
An autopsy into Abderrahim Fakir's death during a police restraint in Bologna revealed asphyxia and severe lung hemorrhage, prompting contrasting claims from family and defense lawyers.
An autopsy conducted on Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old man who died during a police restraint in Bologna, revealed severe pulmonary hemorrhage and signs of asphyxia. Newly released footage recorded shortly after the incident shows a pool of blood beneath his head while his ankles remained bound.
The victim's family attorney alleged that officers beat and suffocated Fakir, arguing that compression led to fatal blood inhalation. In response, defense lawyers for the involved police officers rejected allegations of excessive force, asserting that the head injury occurred during the struggle while citing potential drug use and resuscitation attempts as contributing factors. Forensic investigations continue to determine the primary cause of death.
Sources: Corriere della Sera, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Stampa.
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- La Stampa — Fakir, l’autopsia conferma l’esito della tac: “Morto con i polmoni pieni di sangue”
- Il Sole 24 Ore — Fakir, l’autopsia: asfissia e tracce di sangue nei polmoni. La difesa del poliziotti: nessun impiego eccessivo della forza
- Corriere della Sera — Fakir e la grande chiazza di sangue sotto la testa, il nuovo video dopo la morte. Il legale della famiglia: «Lo hanno picchiato»