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Bruce James Weigel
United States · Aged 42 · Died 12/20/2002
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Less-than-lethal force
Died of "mechanical asphyxiation" as a result of arresting state trooper putting weight on Weigel's back while handcuffing Weigel on the ground. The state of Wyoming settled a federal lawsuit for $500,000 in the case.
Alleged responsible partyWyoming Highway PatrolReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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