Unarmed Alabama man’s death ruled a homicide after police officer kneeled on his neck

The death of 52-year-old Phillip Reeder in Alabama, ruled a homicide after a police officer kneeled on his neck, has drawn comparisons to George Floyd’s case. An autopsy revealed heart failure linked to restraint during his arrest, with his family claiming he repeatedly stated, “I can’t breathe,” as he was subdued, while the Irondale Police Department disputed the characterization of events.