"The footage, released Friday in response to public outcry over Ramirez's September 2025 death, shows Brentwood Police officers Aaron Peachman and Danielle Tjhia struggling with the woman, threatening her with jail, and lifting her into the back of a police SUV after she got on her knees and refused to get up."
"Ramirez's death has already led to controversy, a federal lawsuit, and dueling autopsy reports. A county forensic pathologist ruled Ramirez died from medical complications and ruled it natural. A pathologist hired by Ramirez's family ruled her death a homicide."
"I don't want to hurt you, Peachman can be heard telling Ramirez. You are hurting me, she replies, emphasizing the word are. Eventually, the officers lift Ramirez sideways, after telling her, now you're going to jail. After being placed into the police vehicle, Ramirez suffered a medical emergency."
Brentwood Police officers Aaron Peachman and Danielle Tjhia responded to a call at a home where two sisters were arguing. When the sister requested Ramirez's arrest for breaking a coffee cup, officers detained and attempted to handcuff the 72-year-old woman. Ramirez resisted the handcuffing process, and officers forcibly lifted her horizontally into the back of their police SUV. Following placement in the vehicle, Ramirez suffered a medical emergency and subsequently died at a hospital. Released footage shows the physical struggle and confrontation. A county forensic pathologist ruled her death natural from medical complications, while a pathologist hired by Ramirez's family ruled it a homicide. The incident has prompted a federal lawsuit and significant public controversy.
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