"Local prosecutors said they won't pursue any criminal charges related to the death of Francis Gigliotti, who was restrained outside a seafood restaurant in July by multiple Haverhill police officers before becoming unresponsive. During a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker said that 'after a comprehensive review of the facts applicable law and the consideration of the opinion of a retained independent expert,' criminal charges 'are not supportable.'"
"He said the medical examiner found no injuries to Gigliotti's nose, throat, neck, or neck muscles, nor any bruises or injuries on his back. 'One of the things that was found in the autopsy was bruising on Mr. Gigliotti's extremities, specifically his arms and legs,' Tucker said. 'This aligned with the officer's interview statements of how they were able to restrain Mr. Gigliotti.'"
Essex County prosecutors announced no criminal charges in the July death of Francis Gigliotti after a comprehensive evidence review and an independent expert assessment. The medical examiner reported no injuries to Gigliotti's nose, throat, neck, neck muscles, or back, while autopsy noted bruising on his arms and legs consistent with restraint. The death certificate carried a homicide classification presented as a neutral term for that purpose. Prosecutors retained police force expert Eric Daigle, who reviewed footage and interviews and concluded the officers' use of force was objectively reasonable. The family expressed disappointment and distrust of the outcome.
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