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Family Sues After 72-Year-Old's Fatal Arrest in Brentwood

3/1/2026

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The Brentwood Police Department released body camera footage of the arrest of Yolanda Ramirez, a 72-year-old who later died.
The video shows Ramirez during a dispute, where she denies kicking a door and expresses frustration.
After appearing to struggle for breath, officers removed her handcuffs and called paramedics.
Ramirez’s family filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city, and an autopsy reportedly found serious injuries and evidence of asphyxiation.

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The Brentwood Police Department released body camera footage of the arrest of Yolanda Ramirez, a 72-year-old who later died.
The video shows Ramirez during a dispute, where she denies kicking a door and expresses frustration.
After appearing to struggle for breath, officers removed her handcuffs and called paramedics.
Ramirez’s family filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city, and an autopsy reportedly found serious injuries and evidence of asphyxiation.