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Man dies in custody of Federal Way police
The King County Medical Examiner's Office determined the 27-year-old man died from cardiac arrest, prolonged restraint in the prone position and alcohol withdrawal.
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What happenedThe King County Medical Examiner's Office determined the 27-year-old man died from cardiac arrest, prolonged restraint in the prone position and alcohol withdrawal.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Man died from ‘prolonged restraint’ in Federal Way police custody". The center frames it as "Man dies in custody of Federal Way police".
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Left / center-leftMan died from ‘prolonged restraint’ in Federal Way police custody
The Seattle Times · Center-left · News report
CenterMan dies in custody of Federal Way police
KING5 (Tegna, Seattle) · Center · News report
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The King County Medical Examiner's Office determined the 27-year-old man died from cardiac arrest, prolonged restraint in the prone position and alcohol withdrawal.